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Nana Jana's Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

Nana Jana's Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 lbs ground round
1 large onion (put through food processor)
4 large slice of italian white bread (put though food processor to crumb)
1 cup dry bread , crumbs (italian seasoned)
1 large egg
2 tbsp sea salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
4 tbsp milk
3 stalks celery (put through food mill or processor)
1 large onion (put through food mill or processor)
2 tbsp roasted garlic in oil (found in produce section)
6 tbsp olive oil
6 tbsp veg oil
48 oz tomato puree
48 oz crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp kosher salt
1/2 cup brown sugar

Directions:

For meatballs: combine meatball ingredients and form into 2 inch balls. Brown in large pot in olive/veg oil combination. Brown in small batches until brown on all side. Place in paper towel lined bowl to rest.
When finished with meatballs - add a small amount more of olive oil if needed to bottom of same pan. BROWN celery, onion, and garlic in the remains of the browned meatball oil. Take it to the almost burned stage! Add tomato puree and crushed tomatoes. Lightly rinse cans and add that liquid to sauce. Bring to a simmer. Add Salt and brown sugar. Return Meatballs to sauce and simmer 1 hour.
Serve over hot spaghetti and top with Asiago grated cheese. Hot crusty bread on the side.
My family and friends love this all year round. A true comfort meal!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	459.93 Kcal (1926 kJ)
Calories from fat	118.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.11g	20%
Cholesterol	23.7mg	8%
Sodium	2937.04mg	122%
Potassium	1495.86mg	32%
Total Carbs	75.42g	25%
Sugars	34.23g	137%
Dietary Fiber	10.44g	42%
Protein	13.58g	27%
Vitamin C	40.5mg	68%
Iron	6.8mg	38%
Calcium	262.8mg	26%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	91.27 Kcal (382 kJ)
Calories from fat	23.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.6g	20%
Cholesterol	4.7mg	8%
Sodium	582.8mg	122%
Potassium	296.83mg	32%
Total Carbs	14.97g	25%
Sugars	6.79g	137%
Dietary Fiber	2.07g	42%
Protein	2.69g	27%
Vitamin C	8mg	68%
Iron	1.3mg	38%
Calcium	52.1mg	26%

* 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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