Name: Spanish Style Lamb Meatballs with Spicy Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 4-6 Servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, minced; kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste; 1 pound high-quality ground lamb (such as Shepherd's Pride); 2 large egg yolks; 1/4 cup (loosely-packed) fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs; 1 cup Manchego cheese*, finely grated (a microplaner works well if you have one), plus more for serving; 1/4 cup cream; 2 Tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, minced; 2 tsp fresh garlic, crushed; 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes*, juice included; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp pimentón (Spanish hot paprika); 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste; kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste; 2/3 cup good dry red wine; 2 tsp granulated sugar