Meatballs and Gravy (Spaghetti Sauce)
Source: Genius Kitchen(food.com)
Estimated Nutritional Profile
| Nutrient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Protein (g) | 312.4019 |
| Energy (kCal) | 4639.5872 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 411.8843 |
| Total fats (g) | 216.2397 |
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Cuisine
European >> Italian >> Italian
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Dietary Style
- Source
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
Early Stage
Middle Stage Processes
Late Stage
Utensils Used
| 1. Place ground beef, pork, bread crumbs, Romano cheese, eggs, milk, seasoned salt and basil into a large bowl. | 2. Mix well with hands; shape into 24 balls. | 3. Brown meatballs in pan, making sure to keep a thin layer of water on the bottom of the pan at all times to prevent burning. | 4. While meatballs are cooking, start the gravy. | 5. Brown onion lightly in olive oil in a large pot. | 6. Add garlic and cook 1 or 2 minutes.(Do not burn.). | 7. Add tomato paste and water. | 8. Stir until tomato paste is thinned. | 9. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. | 10. Bring to a slow boil and reduce heat. | 11. When meatballs are done, add to sauce. | 12. Simmer, covered loosely, over low heat about 2 hours, stirring frequently to prevent burning. | 13. If sauce is too thick water may be added. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
| Ingredient Name | Quantity | Unit | State | Energy (kcal) | Carbohydrates | Protein (g) | Total Lipid (Fat) (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| beef | 1 1/2 | 1/2 | ground lean | 795.6018 | 0.0 | 156.8764 | 18.292 |
| pork | 1 | lb | ground | 1705.536 | 0.0 | 63.0958 | 159.0775 |
| bread crumb | 1 | cup | seasoned | 426.6 | 77.7384 | 14.418 | 5.724 |
| romano cheese | 1 | cup | grated | - | - | - | - |
| egg | 2 | 143.0 | 0.72 | 12.56 | 9.51 | ||
| milk | 1/4 | cup | 37.21 | 2.9158 | 1.9215 | 1.9947 | |
| salt | 1 | teaspoon | Seasoned | - | - | - | - |
| basil | 1 | teaspoon | 0.6095 | 0.0702 | 0.0835 | 0.017 | |
| onion | 1 | chopped | 44.0 | 10.274000000000001 | 1.21 | 0.11 | |
| olive oil | 1 | tablespoon | 119.34 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 13.5 | |
| garlic clove | 5 | crushed | - | - | - | - | |
| tomato paste | 2 | cans | 278.8 | 64.294 | 14.687999999999999 | 1.598 | |
| water | 1 | cup | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| tomato | 2 | cans | crushed | 124.1379 | 27.5262 | 6.4768 | 1.0795 |
| tomato puree | 3 | cans | 937.08 | 221.4468 | 40.689 | 5.1786 | |
| oregano | 1 | tablespoon | 7.95 | 2.0676 | 0.27 | 0.1284 | |
| basil | 1 | tablespoon | 0.6095 | 0.0702 | 0.0835 | 0.017 | |
| parsley | 1 | tablespoon | 1.368 | 0.2405 | 0.1129 | 0.03 | |
| sugar | 1 | teaspoon | 18.354 | 4.5908 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| salt | 1 | tablespoon | - | - | - | - | |
| pork | 3 | bone | 1705.536 | 0.0 | 63.0958 | 159.0775 |
- Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.