Ingredients for Anna's Uber Spaghetti With Meatballs
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- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 7 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 cup Riesling wine
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 84 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon sugar
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- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
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- a pinch of red pepper flakes
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
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- 1/2 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
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- 1 egg
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How to Make Anna's Uber Spaghetti With Meatballs
- **Sauce:**
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 4 cloves minced garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, do not brown.
- Add 28 ounces crushed tomatoes, 1/2 cup Riesling wine, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-8 minutes until tomatoes soften.
- Stir in 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or 2 tablespoons fresh), 2 cloves minced garlic, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add remaining 1/2 cup Riesling wine and browned meatballs (see Meatball instructions). Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in 8 ounces sliced mushrooms and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Cook for 10 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender.
- Serve over your favorite cooked pasta.
- **Meatballs (Food Processor Method):**
- Combine 1 pound ground beef (or your preferred meat blend), 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 egg, 1 clove minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon fennel seeds in a food processor. Pulse until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Drain excess oil.
- **Meatballs (Hand-Mixing Method):**
- In a large bowl, combine 1 pound ground beef (or your preferred meat blend), 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 egg, 1 clove minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon fennel seeds. Gently mix with a fork or your hands until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Drain excess oil.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
37 g
Sugar
54g
Fat
56g
Carbs
10g
