Rocco's Mama's Meatballs Recipe

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Rocco's Mama's Meatballs
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Directions:

  1. Stock mix: Place all ingredients in blender or food processor and puree.
  2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients (except olive oil) with stock and knead with both hands until mixture is uniform.
  3. Do not overmix.
  4. Put a little olive oil on hands and form mixture into approximately 2-ounce balls.
  5. Pour about half an inch of extra virgin olive oil into a straight sided, wide saute pan and heat over medium-high flame.
  6. Add the meatballs to the pan (working in batches if necessary) and brown meatballs, turning once.
  7. You can also brown on a sheetpan in a 375 degree oven if you prefer.
  8. Using a slotted spoon, remove the meatballs from the oil and place them into a saucepan of marinara (they should be submerged).
  9. Simmer for 30 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and tender.
  10. Serve as is, or over spaghetti.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1239.28 Kcal (5189 kJ)
Calories from fat 937.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 104.22g 160%
Cholesterol 451.57mg 151%
Sodium 413.3mg 17%
Potassium 1231.68mg 26%
Total Carbs 11.38g 4%
Sugars 3.29g 13%
Dietary Fiber 0.77g 3%
Protein 63.12g 126%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 5%
Iron 4.9mg 27%
Calcium 119.9mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 234.37 Kcal (981 kJ)
Calories from fat 177.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.71g 160%
Cholesterol 85.4mg 151%
Sodium 78.16mg 17%
Potassium 232.93mg 26%
Total Carbs 2.15g 4%
Sugars 0.62g 13%
Dietary Fiber 0.15g 3%
Protein 11.94g 126%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 5%
Iron 0.9mg 27%
Calcium 22.7mg 12%

* 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

  • 33.3
    Points
  • 34
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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