Italian Meatballs Recipe

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Italian Meatballs
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  1. DIRECTIONS FOR MARINARA SAUCE:.
  2. Empty Hunts chunky crushed tomatoes and Hunts tomato paste into the pot. Add the extra-virgin olive oil to the pot. Slice the cloves of garlic crosswise into either halves or thirds or pieces, and dump them into the pot. Dice the shallot, and dump that into the pot. Add the rest of the ingredients, and stir to mix well with a large long handled wooden spoon. Do not strain, as the pulp adds to make this a thick and wonderful sauce.
  3. Cover and cook on medium heat, stirring every 10 minutes for about an hour or until it bubbles and is completely heated throughout. Reduce heat to simmer, and continue to simmer, stirring every 10 or 15 minutes to keep from burning or sticking to the bottom of the pot for 1 or 2 hours. Remove from heat and give it one last stir. NOTE: You may want to double the ingredients in the sauce, depending on how many people you are serving. Set the sauce aside.
  4. DIRECTIONS FOR MEATBALLS:.
  5. Mix all meatball ingredients together. Shape meatballs to desired size. To serve with spaghetti I usually make them 1 1/2” in diameter, but for a meatball sub or as hors d’oeuvres, I make them smaller.
  6. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Place meatballs into skillet and sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Continue turning the meatballs until they are done on all sides.
  7. Reduce the heat and add the Marinara sauce to the skillet with the meatballs. Cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 578 Kcal (2420 kJ)
Calories from fat 445 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 49.44g 76%
Cholesterol 99.17mg 33%
Sodium 340.42mg 14%
Potassium 553.55mg 12%
Total Carbs 11.81g 4%
Sugars 4.38g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1.98g 8%
Protein 20.32g 41%
Vitamin C 3.9mg 7%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 95.7mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 296.36 Kcal (1241 kJ)
Calories from fat 228.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.35g 76%
Cholesterol 50.85mg 33%
Sodium 174.54mg 14%
Potassium 283.82mg 12%
Total Carbs 6.06g 4%
Sugars 2.25g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1.01g 8%
Protein 10.42g 41%
Vitamin C 2mg 7%
Iron 1.4mg 15%
Calcium 49.1mg 10%

* 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

  • 15.3
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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