Meatballs & Marinara Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup olive oil
3 onions, minced (about 3 cups)
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp dried oregano
3/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine
1 cup water
4 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
salt
1 -2 tsp sugar
4 slices high-quality white bread , torn into pieces
3/4 cup milk
1/2 lb sweet italian sausage, casings removed
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 1/2 lbs ground chuck (80% lean)
2 lbs cooked spaghetti

Directions:

For the Onion Mixture:.
Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onions & cook until golden, 10-15 minutes. Stir in the garlic, oregano and pepper flakes, and cook about 30 seconds. Transfer half of onion mixture to a bowl and set aside.
For the Marinara:.
Add the tomato paste to the remaining onion mixture in the Dutch oven and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the wine and cook until thickened slightly, about 2 minutes. Stir in the water and tomatoes and simmer over low heat until the sauce is no longer watery, 45-60 minutes. Sir in the cheese and basil and season to taste with the salt and sugar.
For the Meatballs:.
Meanwhile, adjust an oven rack to the upper middle position and heat the oven to 475 degrees. Mash the bread and milk in the bowl with the reserved onion mixture until smooth. Add the sausage, Parmesan, parsley, eggs, garlic, and salt and mash to combine. Add the beef and knead with your hands until well combined. For the mixture into 2 1/2 inch meatballs (about 16 for the full recipe). Place on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until well browned, about 20 minutes. Transfer the meatballs to the pot with the sauce and simmer for 15 minutes.
Serve over cooked spaghetti & Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	853.86 Kcal (3575 kJ)
Calories from fat	291.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	32.36g	50%
Cholesterol	215.02mg	72%
Sodium	1403.52mg	58%
Potassium	1274.61mg	27%
Total Carbs	63.88g	21%
Sugars	8.96g	36%
Dietary Fiber	5.68g	23%
Protein	71.18g	142%
Vitamin C	17.2mg	29%
Iron	7.2mg	40%
Calcium	428.3mg	43%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	130.19 Kcal (545 kJ)
Calories from fat	44.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.93g	50%
Cholesterol	32.78mg	72%
Sodium	213.99mg	58%
Potassium	194.34mg	27%
Total Carbs	9.74g	21%
Sugars	1.37g	36%
Dietary Fiber	0.87g	23%
Protein	10.85g	142%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	29%
Iron	1.1mg	40%
Calcium	65.3mg	43%

* 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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