Meatballs in Tomato-Wine Sauce Recipe

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Meatballs in Tomato-Wine Sauce
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Directions:

  1. To make the sauce, heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat.
  2. Add in the onion and garlic; stir/saute for a few minutes or until well softened but not browned.
  3. Add in the wine; bring to a boil; continue boiling 1-2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.
  4. Transfer mixture to the slow cooker.
  5. Add in tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, basil, oregano, parsley, allspice, and bay leaf; stir to combine.
  6. Cover and cook on HIGH while you prepare the meatballs.
  7. To make the meatballs: add the ground beef to a large mixing bowl, breaking it up a bit with your fingers or a large fork.
  8. Add in the breadcrumbs, eggs, Parmesan, salt, pepper, basil, oregano, parsley, and allspice.
  9. Gently but thoroughly blend the ingredients, using your hands or a large fork.
  10. Be careful not to compact the meat, which will make your meatballs tough.
  11. Gently shape the mixture into 12 meatballs, each a little bigger than a golf ball.
  12. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat; add in the meatballs and brown on all sides, 6-10 minutes, turning carefully.
  13. Using a slotted spoon, transfer meatballs to the slowcooker.
  14. Pour off any fat from the skillet, return to the stove and add the wine.
  15. Cover over high heat for 2-3 minutes, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the pan.
  16. Pour over the meatballs.
  17. If the meatballs are not covered by tomato sauce, carefully spoon some sauce over them.
  18. Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours.
  19. Remove the bay leaf and serve meatballs and sauce over pasta.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 368.48 Kcal (1543 kJ)
Calories from fat 168.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.72g 29%
Cholesterol 134.49mg 45%
Sodium 1002.23mg 42%
Potassium 592mg 13%
Total Carbs 12.38g 4%
Sugars 2.03g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.43g 6%
Protein 28.46g 57%
Vitamin C 7.3mg 12%
Iron 3.7mg 21%
Calcium 87.6mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 144.56 Kcal (605 kJ)
Calories from fat 66.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.35g 29%
Cholesterol 52.76mg 45%
Sodium 393.19mg 42%
Potassium 232.25mg 13%
Total Carbs 4.86g 4%
Sugars 0.79g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0.56g 6%
Protein 11.17g 57%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 12%
Iron 1.5mg 21%
Calcium 34.4mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.6
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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