Kittencal's Italian Tomato Pasta Sauce and Parmesan Meatballs Recipe

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Kittencal's Italian Tomato Pasta Sauce and Parmesan Meatballs
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Ingredients
15
Count
Nutrition
27
Calories
Total time
210
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Prepare the meatball recipe as directed on the recipe; transfer to a plate cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use (the meatballs may be prepared up to 1 day in advance).
  2. Drain the diced tomatoes over a strainer.
  3. Coat bottom of large heavy-bottomed pot with olive oil, heat over medium heat.
  4. Saute onion with bay leaf, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper and crushed chili peppers for about 5-7 minutes or until the onions are transparent.
  5. Add in fresh garlic; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
  6. Add the tomato paste;mix and stir for about 2 minutes or until well combined with the onion mixture.
  7. Add in the wine; stir well to combine.
  8. Add the 2 cans crushed tomatoes (can use 3 cans if you are freezing some sauce) and the drained diced tomatoes, stir and bring to a light boil; boil for 5-8 minutes then reduce heat to low.
  9. Add in uncooked meatballs to the sauce (if you are adding the meatballs uncooked do not stir for 30 minutes or you may run the risk of them falling apart in the simmering sauce).
  10. Simmer uncovered on low heat for about 3-5 hours (the longer you simmer uncovered the thicker and richer your sauce will be so don't be afraid to simmer even 6 hours!) adding more salt if desired.
  11. Skim off any fat that might gather on top of sauce.
  12. Allow to cool to room temperature then refrigerate (with the meatballs in the sauce) a minimum of 1 day or up to 4 days before using.
  13. Use as much as desired then freeze the rest for another meal, just reheat the sauce on top of the stove or heat in microwave (this will freeze well for up to 6 months).
  14. Note: if desired, you can bake the meatballs in the oven before adding to the sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 27.37 Kcal (115 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.05g 0%
Sodium 1057.52mg 44%
Potassium 113.82mg 2%
Total Carbs 4.69g 2%
Sugars 2.27g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g 4%
Protein 0.64g 1%
Vitamin C 4mg 7%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 22.4mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 60.27 Kcal (252 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.1g 0%
Sodium 2328.44mg 44%
Potassium 250.6mg 2%
Total Carbs 10.33g 2%
Sugars 5g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.98g 4%
Protein 1.42g 1%
Vitamin C 8.7mg 7%
Iron 1.1mg 3%
Calcium 49.3mg 2%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.4
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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