MEATBALLS AND GRAVY (SPAGHETTI SAUCE)

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We used to have this every Wednesday. This is essentially my grandma's recipe, I just add more cheese to the meatballs than she did. Sometimes I leave the neckbones out and add some Italian sausage.

Provided by JenniferK2

Categories     Meat

Time 3h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup romano cheese, freshly grated
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt
1 teaspoon basil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 garlic cloves, crushed
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 cup water
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
3 (28 ounce) cans tomato puree
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon basil
1 tablespoon parsley
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon salt
3 pork bones (neckbones)

Steps:

  • Place ground beef, pork, bread crumbs, Romano cheese, eggs, milk, seasoned salt and basil into a large bowl.
  • Mix well with hands; shape into 24 balls.
  • Brown meatballs in pan, making sure to keep a thin layer of water on the bottom of the pan at all times to prevent burning.
  • While meatballs are cooking, start the gravy.
  • Brown onion lightly in olive oil in a large pot.
  • Add garlic and cook 1 or 2 minutes.(Do not burn.).
  • Add tomato paste and water.
  • Stir until tomato paste is thinned.
  • Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
  • Bring to a slow boil and reduce heat.
  • When meatballs are done, add to sauce.
  • Simmer, covered loosely, over low heat about 2 hours, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  • If sauce is too thick water may be added.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.7, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 103.3, Sodium 1372.8, Carbohydrate 42, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 14.5, Protein 29.5

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