John Schwegmann's Real Italian Meatballs and Spaghetti Recipe

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John Schwegmann's Real Italian Meatballs and Spaghetti
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  1. To make sauce: Melt butter in a large heavy pot. Add the green onions, yellow onions, celery, bell pepper, parsley, garlic, and Italian seasoning and saute over medium heat for 15 minutes. Add the bay leaves and whole tomatoes and mash tomatoes against the side of the pot to crush. Lower heat and simmer for 1 hour, then add tomato paste and sauce, and salt and pepper to taste. Cover and let simmer 2 hours. Add sugar, cover and let simmer another 21/2 hours, stirring occasionally. If the sauce looks too thick a little water may be added.
  2. Prepare meatballs by mixing all ingredients, except olive oil, together. Roll into 11/2- to 2-inch balls. Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a large skillet and saute in batches until nicely brown. Set aside.
  3. Add meatballs to sauce and continue simmering another 30 to 45 minutes. Remove bay leaves. Serve over spaghetti (cooked al dente) and top with freshly grated Romano cheese.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 608.35 Kcal (2547 kJ)
Calories from fat 452.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.33g 77%
Cholesterol 192.24mg 64%
Sodium 332.07mg 14%
Potassium 679.12mg 14%
Total Carbs 17.06g 6%
Sugars 6.21g 25%
Dietary Fiber 3.29g 13%
Protein 23.31g 47%
Vitamin C 72mg 120%
Vitamin A 1.5mg 51%
Iron 27.7mg 154%
Calcium 86.7mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 171.01 Kcal (716 kJ)
Calories from fat 127.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.15g 77%
Cholesterol 54.04mg 64%
Sodium 93.35mg 14%
Potassium 190.9mg 14%
Total Carbs 4.79g 6%
Sugars 1.75g 25%
Dietary Fiber 0.93g 13%
Protein 6.55g 47%
Vitamin C 20.2mg 120%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 51%
Iron 7.8mg 154%
Calcium 24.4mg 9%

* 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

  • 15.7
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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