IntermediateEmeril's Meat Balls And Red Gravy

- Cook
- 4 hr 30 min
- Total
- 4 hr 38 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Cuisine
- Italian-American
- Protein
- Beef
Instructions
- 1
Soak the bread in milk for a couple of minutes. Squeeze out excess milk and crumble bread.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, combine all three meats. Season with salt and pepper. Add the minced onions, 1 tablespoon garlic, parsley, and soaked bread. Mix well and season again. Form into small balls.
- 3
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Brown the meatballs for 4 to 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- 4
In a large saucepan, heat the remaining oil. Add the chopped onions, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until soft. Add the remaining garlic and the tomatoes. Season and cook for 30 minutes.
- 5
Whisk the tomato paste and water together. Add to the tomatoes. Add the meatballs.
- 6
Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low and simmer for 4 hours, stirring occasionally. Add water as needed.
- 7
Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Serve the meatballs and red gravy over the spaghetti. Top generously with grated Parmesan.
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