Mama Cece's Meatballs and Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp olive oil
2 onions, chopped (reserve 1/4 of an onion to finely mince for meatballs)
10 oz carrots, shredded
4 garlic cloves, crushed
6 oz contadina tomato paste
64 oz campbell's tomato juice
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp butter
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper , to taste
1/4 onion, finely minced
4 garlic cloves, crushed
4 eggs, beaten
2 tbsp milk
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper , to taste
1/8 tsp allspice
1 lb ground chuck
1 lb ground turkey breast
2 tbsp butter, room temperature

Directions:

SAUCE:.
Caramelize onion in oil. Add carrots and sauté until soft. Add garlic and sauté for 3 minutes. Stir in tomato paste until well combined. Stir in tomato juice, sugar, butter, salt, and pepper. Simmer 2 to 3 hours, until sauce thickens. Meanwhile, make the meatballs.
MEATBALLS:.
Mix onions, garlic, eggs, milk, parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and allspice until well combined.
Break up meat and butter and mix just until combined.
Brown meatballs in batches and drain grease on paper towels. Keep warm on a plate in microwave while the remaining meatballs are cooked.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	411.49 Kcal (1723 kJ)
Calories from fat	166.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.5g	28%
Cholesterol	168.43mg	56%
Sodium	2520.31mg	105%
Potassium	1178.41mg	25%
Total Carbs	28.94g	10%
Sugars	14.34g	57%
Dietary Fiber	4.62g	18%
Protein	33.18g	66%
Vitamin C	99.5mg	166%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	14%
Iron	3.6mg	20%
Calcium	239.2mg	24%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	82.96 Kcal (347 kJ)
Calories from fat	33.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.73g	28%
Cholesterol	33.96mg	56%
Sodium	508.09mg	105%
Potassium	237.57mg	25%
Total Carbs	5.83g	10%
Sugars	2.89g	57%
Dietary Fiber	0.93g	18%
Protein	6.69g	66%
Vitamin C	20.1mg	166%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	14%
Iron	0.7mg	20%
Calcium	48.2mg	24%

* 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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