Emeril's Meat Balls and Red Gravy (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Emeril's Meat Balls and Red Gravy (Emeril Lagasse)
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  1. Place the bread in a shallow baking dish. Pour the milk over the bread and let sit for a couple of minutes. In mixing bowl, combine all of the meats together. Season with salt and pepper. Add the minced onions, 1 tablespoon garlic, parsley and bread. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Form the mixture into small balls. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. When the oil is hot add the meatballs and brown for 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels. In a large saucepan, heat the remaining oil. Add the onions. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 4 to5 minutes or until the onions are soft and clear in color. Add the remaining garlic and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 30 minutes. Whisk the tomato paste and water together. Add to the tomatoes. Add the meatballs. Bring the liquid to a boil, over high heat. Turn the heat down to medium-low and simmer for 4 hours, stirring occasionally. Reseason with salt and pepper. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain. Drizzle the pasta with olive oil. Season the pasta with salt and pepper. Using a box grater, grate the cheese. To serve, mound the pasta in the center of each bowl. Spoon the meat balls and sauce over the pasta. Garnish with the grated cheese
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1143.94 Kcal (4789 kJ)
Calories from fat 510.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 56.77g 87%
Cholesterol 106.43mg 35%
Sodium 373.16mg 16%
Potassium 1296.35mg 28%
Total Carbs 111.75g 37%
Sugars 15.2g 61%
Dietary Fiber 8.59g 34%
Protein 46.88g 94%
Vitamin C 19.6mg 33%
Iron 6.6mg 37%
Calcium 531.4mg 53%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 193.36 Kcal (810 kJ)
Calories from fat 86.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.59g 87%
Cholesterol 17.99mg 35%
Sodium 63.07mg 16%
Potassium 219.12mg 28%
Total Carbs 18.89g 37%
Sugars 2.57g 61%
Dietary Fiber 1.45g 34%
Protein 7.92g 94%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 33%
Iron 1.1mg 37%
Calcium 89.8mg 53%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 26.8
    Points
  • 30
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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