Italian Gravy and Meatballs Recipe

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Italian Gravy and Meatballs
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Directions:

  1. In a large pot combine tomato sauce, tomato puree, tomato paste, water, sugar, oregano, 2 tspn salt, 1 tspn pepper, garlic cloves and bring to a simmer on low heat.
  2. Combine ground beef, bread, eggs, Romano cheese, 1 1/2 tspn salt, garlic powder and 1/4 tspn pepper.
  3. Mix ingredients and form into meatballs 2-3 in diameter.
  4. In a large skillet use enough of the veg oil to have approx 1/8 covering bottom
  5. Heat on medium.
  6. When oil is hot enough, brown meatballs on all sides and add to pot with sauce.
  7. Brown pork neck or ribs in same pan and add to sauce.
  8. Add at least 1/2 of remaining oil in skillet to pot.
  9. Don't forget to add all of those small cooked bits from skillet bottom.
  10. (Great Flavor!!!) Any excess oil or fat can be spooned off of sauce after cooking.
  11. Cook uncovered (simmer) for 1 1/2 hrs.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 461.2 Kcal (1931 kJ)
Calories from fat 305.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.95g 52%
Cholesterol 133.57mg 45%
Sodium 1199.03mg 50%
Potassium 494.7mg 11%
Total Carbs 7.28g 2%
Sugars 1.86g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.19g 5%
Protein 33.36g 67%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 3%
Iron 3.7mg 21%
Calcium 257.2mg 26%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 235.38 Kcal (985 kJ)
Calories from fat 155.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.32g 52%
Cholesterol 68.17mg 45%
Sodium 611.94mg 50%
Potassium 252.47mg 11%
Total Carbs 3.72g 2%
Sugars 0.95g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.61g 5%
Protein 17.03g 67%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 3%
Iron 1.9mg 21%
Calcium 131.3mg 26%

* 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

  • 11.8
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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