Spaghetti and meat balls by little joe's in la

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Onion; medium, minced
1tablespoonBasil; dried, crushed
2tablespoonsBell pepper; minced
1teaspoonOregano; dried, crushed
1Celery stalk; minced
1Bay leave
1Garlic; clove, minced
½cupRed wine; dry
3tablespoonsVegetable oil
1cupWater
1canWhole tomatoes; chopped (1lb
2teaspoonsSalt
12ouncesCn)
½teaspoonBlack pepper
1canTomato pureee; (1lb 12 oz cn)
1poundsGround beef
4Eggs
½poundsGround pork
¼cupParsley; chopped
½poundsGround veal
Oregano; dried (dash)
1cupOnions; chopped
1teaspoonSalt
1Garlic clove; minced
½teaspoonPepper; black
Grated parmesan cheese
¼cupOil
1cupBread crumbs

Directions

SAUCE

MEAT BALLS

SAUCE: Cook minced onion, green pepper, celery and 1 clove garlic in 3 Tbsp oil until vegetables are tender. Add tomatoes and liquid, tomato puree, basil, 1 tsp oregano and bay leaf and simmer.

MEAT BALLS: Combine all ingredients and mix well. Make 1" balls and fry on medium heat until lightly browned. Place meatballs into simmering sauce.

Per serving: 687 Calories (kcal); 51g Total Fat; (68% calories from fat); 33g Protein; 20g Carbohydrate; 247mg Cholesterol; 1387mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 4½ Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 7 ½ Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.