Spaghetti and Meatballs (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Spaghetti and Meatballs (Emeril Lagasse)
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Directions:

  1. For the Spaghetti:
  2. Place the Basic Red Sauce in a large pot. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Place all the remaining meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Stir well with a wooden spoon to combine, then form the meat into balls by rolling about 2 tablespoons of meat between your hands. Place meatballs on a plate as they are formed. (Hint: if your hands are slightly damp, the meatballs will roll more easily and will not stick to your hands!) When all the meatballs are formed, gently place the balls into the sauce 1 at a time using a long handled spoon. Be careful - bubbling sauce splatters! Simmer the sauce uncovered, and allow the meatballs to sit undisturbed for 10 minutes before stirring. Stir the meatballs into the sauce when they rise to the top.
  3. Simmer for an additional 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the sauce from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  4. While sauce is simmering, cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente. Strain and toss with the olive oil. Keep warm until ready to serve.
  5. Simple Tomato Sauce for Pasta:
  6. Heat the olive oil in a 5-quart pot over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, salt, crushed red pepper, oregano and black pepper, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Place the tomatoes in a large bowl and squeeze to break into small pieces. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, and sugar to the pot with the onions, and stir well. Add the Parmesan rind. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Lower the heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally with a long-handled wooden spoon, until flavors have come together and sauce is thickened. Stir in the basil and let sit for 10 minutes before using.
  7. Remove from the heat, and use as needed. You can store this sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze it for up to 3 months.
  8. Yield: 10 cups, 2 1/2 quarts
  9. Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
  10. Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  11. Yield: 2/3 cup
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 432.27 Kcal (1810 kJ)
Calories from fat 142.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.83g 24%
Cholesterol 60.81mg 20%
Sodium 1668.67mg 70%
Potassium 296.56mg 6%
Total Carbs 48.71g 16%
Sugars 2.07g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3.92g 16%
Protein 23.99g 48%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 5%
Iron 2.4mg 13%
Calcium 56.4mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 241.47 Kcal (1011 kJ)
Calories from fat 79.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.84g 24%
Cholesterol 33.97mg 20%
Sodium 932.14mg 70%
Potassium 165.66mg 6%
Total Carbs 27.21g 16%
Sugars 1.16g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2.19g 16%
Protein 13.4g 48%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 5%
Iron 1.3mg 13%
Calcium 31.5mg 6%

* 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

  • 9.2
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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