Mama Bellas Tomato Gravy And Meatballs Recipe

Name: Mama Bellas Tomato Gravy And Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: MEATBALLS; 2 lbs ground beef; 1 cup chopped onion; 4 garlic cloves; 3 eggs; 1/2 cup chopped parsley; 4 slices white bread; 1 cup milk; 1 cup grated locatelli cheese or 1 cup parmesan cheese; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; TOMATO GRAVY; 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 8 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium sweet onion, chopped fine; 3 (35 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes (I use Tuttaruso in the blue can); 1 (35 ounce) can tomato puree (I use Tuttaruso in the blue can); 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons salt; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme

Servings: persons

MEATBALLS
2 lbs ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves
3 eggs
1/2 cup chopped parsley
4 slices white bread
1 cup milk
1 cup grated locatelli cheese or 1 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
TOMATO GRAVY
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium sweet onion, chopped fine
3 (35 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes (I use Tuttaruso in the blue can)
1 (35 ounce) can tomato puree (I use Tuttaruso in the blue can)
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons salt
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon fresh thyme

1
MEATBALL DIRECTIONS.
2
In food processor chop onions, garlic, parsley. Soak bread in milk, then put in food processor with eggs and cheese. Add this mixture to ground beef with salt and pepper. Add bread crumbs to make soft firm ball. Roll meatballs, place on baking sheet and bake in 350 degree oven 30-40 minutes. Put in gravy and simmer for 1-2 hours.
3
TOMATO GRAVY DIRECTIONS:
4
Sautee' onions and garlic until soft. Add remaining ingredients, stir and simmer 1 hour. Add meatballs and simmer another hour.

2024

kcal

Calories

109

Fat

184

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: MEATBALLS, 2 lbs ground beef, 1 cup chopped onion, 4 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Mama Bellas Tomato Gravy And Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Mama Bellas Tomato Gravy And Meatballs

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