Mark's Famous Spaghetti & Meatballs with Organic Tomato Marinara

 

Meatballs

4 tablespoons Romano cheese

3 pounds ground turkey

1 pound ground pork or pork sausage

1 white onion, finely chopped

½ cup organic whole wheat bread crumbs

3 teaspoons kosher salt

¼ teaspoon paprika or cayenne

2 egg yolks

3 whole eggs

4 slices nitrate free bacon, chopped

2 teaspoons black pepper

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons parsley

 

  • Mix meat, eggs, crumbs, spices, bacon and onion in a large bowl. Form into large meatballs.

  • Heat large, deep pan on the stove, then add olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the meatballs.

  • Sear the meatballs, then reduce heat and continue sautéing them while you prepare the sauce.

 

Sauce

6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

½ white onion, finely chopped

3-6 cloves garlic, minced

3-6 mushrooms, cleaned and chopped very finely

1 teaspoon black pepper

2 teaspoons kosher salt

3 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs

1 teaspoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon very old balsamic vinegar

6 organic tomatoes, chopped

6 cups spring water

3 tablespoons tomato paste

 

  • Sauté onion in olive oil until transparent, then add garlic, mushrooms, tomatoes, and soy sauce to combine.

  • Transfer mixture to pan containing the meatballs and add remaining ingredients.

  • Reduce heat and cook uncovered several hours, until liquid reduced by one half.

  • Remove meatballs, set aside.

  • Puree sauce in batches, using a food processor or blender, then return to pot with meatballs.

  • Serve meatballs and sauce over pasta.

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