Anna's Uber Spaghetti With Meatballs Recipe

Name: Anna's Uber Spaghetti With Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium vine-ripe tomatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces; 2 ½ cups grape tomatoes, cut in 4 's; ⅛ cup olive oil; 2 -3 small fresh garlic cloves, minced; ⅓ cup riesling wine; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (6 ounce) canplain tomato paste; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon dried basil or 2 teaspoons fresh basil; ½ teaspoon dried oregano or 2 teaspoons fresh oregano; ½ teaspoon dried tarragon; 14-½ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon crush red pepper flakes (more if desired); 1 cup riesling wine; 16 ounces fresh portabella mushrooms, sliced; 3 tablespoons fresh snipped parsley (optional); 2 lbs ground beef; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 ½ teaspoons fennel seeds; 1 ¼ teaspoons dried Italian seasoning; 1 ½ cups fresh white breadcrumbs (about 4 slices of white bread made into crumbs using a food possessor); 1 dash fresh ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; 1 large garlic clove; 1 large egg; ⅓ cup diced onion (optional)

Servings: persons

4 medium vine-ripe tomatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 ½ cups grape tomatoes, cut in 4 's
⅛ cup olive oil
2 -3 small fresh garlic cloves, minced
⅓ cup riesling wine
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) canplain tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil or 2 teaspoons fresh basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano or 2 teaspoons fresh oregano
½ teaspoon dried tarragon
14-½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon crush red pepper flakes (more if desired)
1 cup riesling wine
16 ounces fresh portabella mushrooms, sliced
3 tablespoons fresh snipped parsley (optional)
2 lbs ground beef
¼ cup olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons fennel seeds
1 ¼ teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1 ½ cups fresh white breadcrumbs (about 4 slices of white bread made into crumbs using a food possessor)
1 dash fresh ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 large garlic clove
1 large egg
⅓ cup diced onion (optional)
¼ teaspoon tarragon

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For Sauce:.
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In a large pot, over medium heat add olive oil and fresh garlic.
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Saute for 2-3 minutes until translucent, do not brown.
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Add tomatoes add wine, garlic powder salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally for about 5-8 minutes until tomatoes have softened and broken down.
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Add can tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, dried or fresh herbs, the rest of the garlic, and red pepper flakes.
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Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
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Add the remaining cup of wine and meatballs (see recipe below) then continue to simmer for 15 minutes.
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Add mushrooms and parsley and continue to cook for 10 more minutes until mushrooms are done.
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Serve with desired cooked pasta.
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For Meatballs:.
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This can either be made in a food processor or by hand with fork or clean, bare hands.
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The 1st recipe is for the food processor.
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Add all ingredients except olive oil and fennel seeds into a food processor and pulse until all combined.
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Stir in fennel seeds.
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Form meat into 1 1/2 inch meat balls.
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In a pan over medium-high heat add olive oil and meat balls, one at a time, to hot oil and brown on all sides.
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Drain oil.
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For doing it with a fork or by hand:.
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In a large bowl add all ingredients, except olive oil and stir with fork or clean hands until combined.
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Form in to 1 1/2 inch meat balls.
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In a pan over medium-high heat add olive oil and meat balls, one at a time, to hot oil and brown on all sides.
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Drain oil.

1681

kcal

Calories

Fat

185

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 31 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium vine-ripe tomatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces, 2 ½ cups grape tomatoes, cut in 4 's, ⅛ cup olive oil, 2 -3 small fresh garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Anna's Uber Spaghetti With Meatballs falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Anna's Uber Spaghetti With Meatballs

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