Heat the bacon drippings (or olive oil) in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until softened and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Season the sauce with the basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
Place the remaining ingredients, except spaghetti, in a large mixing bowl. Mix together just until combined. Form meatballs by rolling meat mixture into 1 tablespoon-sized balls. Place meatballs on a plate as they are formed. (Hint: If your hands are slightly damp, the meatballs will roll more easily without sticking.)
Place the balls into the simmering sauce 1 at a time. Allow the sauce to return to a simmer, and cook, partially covered. Let the meatballs to rest undisturbed for 25 minutes before stirring. When the meatballs rise to the top, stir gently. Simmer, partially covered, for an additional hour, stirring occasionally to prevent the sauce from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Remove the sauce from the heat and serve immediately over cooked spaghetti.
Reserve leftover sauce and meatballs for the Pasta Frittata.
Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Yield: 2/3 cup
Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	395.73 Kcal (1657 kJ)
Calories from fat	197.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.96g	34%
Cholesterol	144.21mg	48%
Sodium	1039.99mg	43%
Potassium	818.16mg	17%
Total Carbs	16.75g	6%
Sugars	7.74g	31%
Dietary Fiber	2.88g	12%
Protein	32.53g	65%
Vitamin C	14.8mg	25%
Iron	3.2mg	18%
Calcium	118.8mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	110.42 Kcal (462 kJ)
Calories from fat	55.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.13g	34%
Cholesterol	40.24mg	48%
Sodium	290.18mg	43%
Potassium	228.29mg	17%
Total Carbs	4.67g	6%
Sugars	2.16g	31%
Dietary Fiber	0.8g	12%
Protein	9.08g	65%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	25%
Iron	0.9mg	18%
Calcium	33.2mg	12%

* 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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