Mama Cece's Meatballs and Sauce Recipe

Name: Mama Cece's Meatballs and Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 onions, chopped (reserve 1/4 of an onion to finely mince for meatballs); 10 ounces carrots, shredded; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 6 ounces Contadina tomato paste; 64 ounces campbell's tomato juice; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt; ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, to taste; 14 onion, finely minced; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 4 eggs, beaten; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated; ½ cup breadcrumbs; 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt; ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, to taste; ⅛ teaspoon allspice; 1 lb ground chuck; 1 lb ground turkey breast; 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped (reserve 1/4 of an onion to finely mince for meatballs)
10 ounces carrots, shredded
4 garlic cloves, crushed
6 ounces Contadina tomato paste
64 ounces campbell's tomato juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, to taste
14 onion, finely minced
4 garlic cloves, crushed
4 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, to taste
⅛ teaspoon allspice
1 lb ground chuck
1 lb ground turkey breast
2 tablespoons butter, room temperature

1
SAUCE:.
2
Caramelize onion in oil.
3
Add carrots and saute until soft.
4
Add garlic and saute for 3 minutes.
5
Stir in tomato paste until well combined.
6
Stir in tomato juice, sugar, butter, salt, and pepper.
7
Simmer 2 to 3 hours, until sauce thickens.
8
Meanwhile, make the meatballs.
9
MEATBALLS:.
10
Mix onions, garlic, eggs, milk, parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and allspice until well combined.
11
Break up meat and butter and mix just until combined.
12
Brown meatballs in batches and drain grease on paper towels.
13
Keep warm on a plate in microwave while the remaining meatballs are cooked.

1230

kcal

Calories

Fat

145

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 onions, chopped (reserve 1/4 of an onion to finely mince for meatballs), 10 ounces carrots, shredded, 4 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Mama Cece's Meatballs and Sauce 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 Cece's Meatballs and Sauce

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