Nana Jana's Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

Name: Nana Jana's Spaghetti and Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground round; 1 large onion (put through food processor); 4 large slice of italian white bread (put though food processor to crumb); 1 cup dry bread, crumbs (Italian Seasoned); 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons sea salt or 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 tablespoons milk; 3 stalks celery (put through food mill or processor); 1 large onion (put through food mill or processor); 2 tablespoons roasted garlic in oil (found in produce section); 6 tablespoons olive oil; 6 tablespoons veg oil; 48 ounces tomato puree; 48 ounces crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; ½ cup brown sugar

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground round
1 large onion (put through food processor)
4 large slice of italian white bread (put though food processor to crumb)
1 cup dry bread, crumbs (Italian Seasoned)
1 large egg
2 tablespoons sea salt or 2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tablespoons milk
3 stalks celery (put through food mill or processor)
1 large onion (put through food mill or processor)
2 tablespoons roasted garlic in oil (found in produce section)
6 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons veg oil
48 ounces tomato puree
48 ounces crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons kosher salt
½ cup brown sugar

1
For meatballs: combine meatball ingredients and form into 2 inch balls.
2
Brown in large pot in olive/veg oil combination.
3
Brown in small batches until brown on all side.
4
Place in paper towel lined bowl to rest.
5
When finished with meatballs -- add a small amount more of olive oil if needed to bottom of same pan.
6
BROWN celery, onion, and garlic in the remains of the browned meatball oil.
7
Take it to the almost burned stage!
8
Add tomato puree and crushed tomatoes.
9
Lightly rinse cans and add that liquid to sauce.
10
Bring to a simmer.
11
Add Salt and brown sugar.
12
Return Meatballs to sauce and simmer 1 hour.
13
Serve over hot spaghetti and top with Asiago grated cheese.
14
Hot crusty bread on the side.
15
My family and friends love this all year round.
16
A true comfort meal!

713

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground round, 1 large onion (put through food processor), 4 large slice of italian white bread (put though food processor to crumb), 1 cup dry bread, crumbs (Italian Seasoned), and more.

Yes, Nana Jana's Spaghetti and 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.

Nana Jana's Spaghetti and Meatballs

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