Lidia's Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

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Lidia's Spaghetti and Meatballs
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Ingredients
21
Count
Nutrition
944
Calories
Total time
61
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Pass the tomatoes and their liquid through a food mill fitted with the fine disc.
  2. Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a 4- to 5-quart pot over medium high heat. Stir in the onion and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 4 minutes.
  3. Pour in the tomatoes, crushed red pepper and bay leaves, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  4. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat so the sauce is at a lively simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, crumble the pork and beef into a mixing bowl.
  6. Sprinkle the bread crumbs, 1/3 cup grated cheese, the parsley, and garlic over the meat.
  7. Beat the egg with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl until blended. Pour over the meat mixture. Mix the ingredients with clean hands just until evenly blended. Don't overmix.
  8. Shape the meat mixture into 1-1/2 inch balls.
  9. Dredge the meatballs in the flour until lightly but evenly coated.
  10. Heat 1/4 cup olive oil and the vegetable oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
  11. Slip as many meatballs into the skillet as will fit without crowding. Fry, turning as necessary, until golden brown on all sides, about 6 minutes. Adjust the heat as the meatballs cook to prevent them from overbrowning.
  12. Remove the meatballs, and repeat if necessary with the remaining meatballs.
  13. Add the browned meatballs to the tomato sauce and cook, stirring gently with a wooden spoon, until no trace of pink remains at the center of the meatballs, about 30 minutes.
  14. Stir the spaghetti into the boiling water. Return to a boil, stirring frequently. Cook the pasta, semi-covered, stirring occasionally, until done, about 8 minutes.
  15. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Spoon in about 2 cups of the tomato sauce, tossing well until the pasta is coated with sauce.
  16. Remove from the heat and toss in 2/3 cup grated cheese. Check the seasoning, and add salt and pepper if necessary.
  17. Serve the pasta in warm bowls or piled high on a large warm platter.
  18. Spoon a little more of the sauce over the pasta, and pass the remaining sauce separately. Pass the meatballs family-style in a bowl, or top the bowls or platter of spaghetti with them.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 944.22 Kcal (3953 kJ)
Calories from fat 559.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 62.2g 96%
Cholesterol 83.22mg 28%
Sodium 593.88mg 25%
Potassium 509.99mg 11%
Total Carbs 72.74g 24%
Sugars 4.47g 18%
Dietary Fiber 3.84g 15%
Protein 25.04g 50%
Vitamin C 6.2mg 10%
Iron 4.3mg 24%
Calcium 99.5mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 340.84 Kcal (1427 kJ)
Calories from fat 202.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.45g 96%
Cholesterol 30.04mg 28%
Sodium 214.38mg 25%
Potassium 184.09mg 11%
Total Carbs 26.26g 24%
Sugars 1.61g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1.39g 15%
Protein 9.04g 50%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 10%
Iron 1.5mg 24%
Calcium 35.9mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 23.3
    Points
  • 26
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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