Anna S Uber Spaghetti With Meatballs Recipe

Ingredients for Anna S Uber Spaghetti With Meatballs

• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• Grape Tomatoes
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• Fresh Garlic Cloves
• Riesling Wine
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Fresh Ground Black Pepper
• Crushed Tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• Dried Basil
• Dried Oregano
• Dried Tarragon
• a pinch of red pepper flakes
• Portabella Mushrooms
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 pound ground beef (or your preferred meat blend)
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• Dried Italian Seasoning
• Fresh White Breadcrumbs
• Garlic Clove
• 1 egg
• Onion
• Tarragon

How to Make Anna S Uber Spaghetti With Meatballs

1. **Sauce:**
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Add remaining 1/2 cup Riesling wine and browned meatballs (see Meatball instructions). Simmer for 15 minutes.
7. Stir in 8 ounces sliced mushrooms and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Cook for 10 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender.
8. Serve over your favorite cooked pasta.
9. **Meatballs (Food Processor Method):**
10. 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.
11. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
12. 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.
13. **Meatballs (Hand-Mixing Method):**
14. 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.
15. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
16. 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.