Easy Cheesy Meatballs

1/3 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 cup KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1 jar (26 oz.) BARILLA Tomato & Basil Sauce

MEASURE bread crumbs into medium bowl. Stir in milk. Let stand 15 min. Add meat, 1/4 cup of the cheese, the salt and pepper; mix well.

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Shape meat mixture into 1-inch balls. Place in single layer in foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan.

BAKE 20 min. or until meatballs are cooked through. Meanwhile, heat pasta sauce in small saucepan on medium heat. Transfer meatballs to large platter; top with the sauce. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

Parmesan Turkey Meatballs
Prepare as directed, substituting thawed frozen LOUIS RICH Pure Ground Turkey for the ground beef.

Makes: 18 servings, about three meatballs each
Source: Kraft Foods