Cheesy Meatballs With Basil Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Cheesy Meatballs With Basil Tomato Sauce
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Directions:

  1. For meatballs, in large mixing bowl, gently break apart the beef with a fork.
  2. Add the onion, breadcrumbs, parmesan, pecorino-romano, ketchup, parsley, basil, salt, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder and stir gently to combine.
  3. Stir in the egg until just incorporated.
  4. Using your hands, shape the meat into 1-inch balls, to make about 60 meatballs.
  5. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 T olive oil over medium-high heat.
  6. Working in batches, add the meatballs and cook, turning, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes, adding more oil when necessary.
  7. Drain on paper towels.
  8. Note: You could also bake the meatballs for about 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees.
  9. For sauce,.
  10. In large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  11. Add the onions, season with 1 1/2 t salt and cook until softened, about 10 minutes.
  12. Add the tomatoes, the remaining 1 1/2 t salt and the basil and bring to a simmer over high heat.
  13. Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes more.
  14. Add the meatballs to the simmering sauce during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
  15. Serve over cooked pasta.
  16. The amount of sauce will serve 6 people. I listed the servings as 60 for 60 meatballs.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 435.93 Kcal (1825 kJ)
Calories from fat 280.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.14g 48%
Cholesterol 91.13mg 30%
Sodium 1959.93mg 82%
Potassium 393.4mg 8%
Total Carbs 14.68g 5%
Sugars 3.22g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1.67g 7%
Protein 24.64g 49%
Vitamin C 6.6mg 11%
Iron 2.4mg 13%
Calcium 198mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 200.22 Kcal (838 kJ)
Calories from fat 128.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.3g 48%
Cholesterol 41.85mg 30%
Sodium 900.19mg 82%
Potassium 180.69mg 8%
Total Carbs 6.74g 5%
Sugars 1.48g 13%
Dietary Fiber 0.77g 7%
Protein 11.32g 49%
Vitamin C 3mg 11%
Iron 1.1mg 13%
Calcium 90.9mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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