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Smoky Meatballs in Serrano Ham-Tomato Sauce

Smoky Meatballs in Serrano Ham-Tomato Sauce
The recipe Smoky Meatballs in Serrano Ham-Tomato Sauce can be made in about 45 minutes. This recipe serves 4. This main course has 563 calories, 43g of protein, and 16g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 39% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have sherry, canned tomatoes, onion, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the kosher salt you could follow this main course with the Low Fat Crumbs Cake (Kosher-Dairy) as a dessert.

Instructions

1
Place bread in a food processor; pulse 12 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1/2 cup.
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Combine breadcrumbs, beef, and next 7 ingredients (through egg) in a bowl. Using wet hands, shape mixture into 20 (about 2 tablespoons each) meatballs. Set aside.
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Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
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Add ham to pan, and cook for 3 minutes or until well browned, stirring frequently.
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Transfer to a large bowl.
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Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil to pan.
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Add meatballs; cook for 5 minutes or until browned, turning often.
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Add meatballs to ham in bowl. Coat pan with cooking spray.
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Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to pan; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring often.
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Add sherry; cook for 3 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.
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Add tomatoes and meatball mixture; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened.
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Remove from heat, and keep warm.
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Place 1 cup pasta in each of 4 shallow bowls; top each serving with 5 meatballs, 3/4 cup sauce, and 1 tablespoon shredded Manchego cheese.
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Garnish with additional parsley, if desired.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score42
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