BOBBY FLAY'S SPAGHETTI AND MEAT BALLS WITH TOMATO SAUCE

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This looked so good when he made it in one of his Throw Downs. Posting it here so I don't lose it. If you don't eat veal, you can omit it and increase the pork and beef to 3/4 pounds each. Also, don't pack the meatballs too tightly or they will be dense. The amount of pasta is based on 2 ounce servings.

Provided by marisk

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 lb ground veal
1/2 lb ground beef
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
4 garlic cloves, minced and sauteed
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup minced parsley
salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 cup pure olive oil
2 tablespoons pure olive oil
1 large maui onion, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 (28 ounce) cans plum tomatoes, pureed in a blender (and their juice)
1 bay leaf
1 small bunch parsley
1 pinch red pepper flakes
salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste
6 basil leaves, chiffonade
8 ounces pasta (of your choice, prepared as directed on box)

Steps:

  • MEATBALLS: Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl, except olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Heat the oil in large saute pan over medium-high heat.
  • Roll the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls and fry until golden brown, but not cooked through completely. (remove with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels.).
  • TOMATO SAUCE: Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan.
  • Add onions and garlic and cook until soft.
  • Add pureed tomatoes and juice, bay leaf and parsley, pepper flakes and salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, add meatballs and let simmer for 30-40 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
  • Remove the bay leaf and parsley, add the basil and serve.
  • Serve with pasta and garlic bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1289.5, Fat 91.5, SaturatedFat 20, Cholesterol 224.5, Sodium 325.7, Carbohydrate 69.3, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 14.3, Protein 49.5

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