Mama Bellas Tomato Gravy And Meatballs Recipes

MAMA BELLAS TOMATO GRAVY AND MEATBALLS

Steps:

• MEATBALL DIRECTIONS.
• In food processor chop onions, garlic, parsley. Soak bread in milk, then put in food processor with eggs and cheese. Add this mixture to ground beef with salt and pepper. Add bread crumbs to make soft firm ball. Roll meatballs, place on baking sheet and bake in 350 degree oven 30-40 minutes. Put in gravy and simmer for 1-2 hours.
• TOMATO GRAVY DIRECTIONS:.
• Sautee' onions and garlic until soft. Add remaining ingredients, stir and simmer 1 hour. Add meatballs and simmer another hour.

MEATBALLS IN TOMATO GRAVY

Steps:

• Mix beef, egg, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp chili powder, catsup and cracker crumbs.
• Form into balls about the size of a walnut.
• Set aside until the gravy is boiling.
• Meanwhile combine remaining ingredients in a ovenproof dutch oven.
• Bring to a boil.
• Drop meatballs into boiling tomato gravy and cook 3 minutes.
• Cover and place in oven.
• Bake at 350 for at least 1 hour.
• Serve over spaghetti.

"MAMA'S ITALIAN GRAVY & MEATBALLS"

Steps:

• 1. first of all lets roll up some meatballs: In a large bowl whisk two eggs lightly, add in salt, pepper, diced onion, grated parmesan, bread crumbs, chopped garlic combine well, add your ground pork, ground sausage & ground chuck...then just get in there with your hands and mix those ingredients very well. Then by eye just start pinchin' rollin' and placing on a bake sheet. Place in a pre-heated 325* oven for 30 minutes.
• 2. While the meatballs are cooking start the "Gravy": In a large stock pot add 2tbs of olive oil and heat over med-high heat, add chopped onion and cook 5 minutes stirring often, add chopped garlic cook 2 minutes, add in you tomato paste and mix well, then add tomato puree & crushed tomatoes stir well, add your fresh basil and parsley, italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, red wine and your tomato sauce. stir well and reduce heat to low. When meatballs are ready remove from oven place on paper towel to absorb a little of the fat, then add to your gravy pot, stir well, hit with salt & pepper, replace lid and simmer 4 hours.
• 3. 4 hours later the perfect plate of pasta. Spaghetti noodles cooked per box instructions, Mama's homemade Gravy and Meatballs topped with fresh grated parmesan and a slice of toasted garlic bread with olive oil....Mmmmmmmm Goodness!!!!

MEATBALLS AND GRAVY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the egg, milk, cornstarch, onion, salt, pepper, nutmeg, allspice and ginger. Add beef; mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. meatballs. (Mixture will be very soft. For easier shaping, rinse hands in cold water frequently.) , In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the meatballs in butter, half at a time, for about 10 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove meatballs to paper towels to drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. , For gravy, add butter to drippings. Stir in flour. Add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Return meatballs to skillet; heat through on low. Garnish with parsley if desired.