Preheat oven to 400° F.
Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, water, garlic, salt, and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
Shape into twelve 2-inch meatballs. Place on rack in broiler pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
Bake in 400°F oven 24 to 27 minutes. Serve with pasta sauce over hot cooked pasta or as sandwiches in crusty Italian rolls, if desired.
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