Meat Balls And Gravy
Growing up in my sicilian family, we would never had spaghetti and meatballs, we called it. Macaroni and gravy." this is an adaption of what i grew up eating. I usually make this measuring with my eyes so the seasoning are approximate- you may have to ajust to taste. i make it in large batches and freeze leftovers for later meals."
Steps
Gravy directions:.
1.
In a large bowl combine all ingrents for meatballs and mix to combine.
You have three options for making these meatballs: roll into 1 inch balls and either: drop them into the sauce , bake them in a cookie sheet in a 350 degree oven for about 30 mins , or brown them in some in oil the pan you plan to cook the sauce in before adding the sauce.
2.
In a large sauce pot , heat oil over meduim heat.
3.
Add oinion and cook until tender.
Add garlic and cook one more minute.
4.
Add oregano , basil , parsely , pepper , salt.
Saute for one minute.
5.
Add tomato sauce and blend well.
Stir in sugar , adjusting all seasonings to taste.
6.
If sauce is not as thick as you would like , add a can of tomato paste to the pot.
7.
Add meatballs to sauce and simmer on low at least one hour , up to 5 hours , stirring every 5-10 minutes.
The longer you simmer it the better.
8.
Serve with preferred pasta , top with parmsean chesse and enjoy.
Ingredients
olive oil, onion, garlic cloves, oregano, basil, parsley, pepper, salt, tomato puree, tomato paste, ground beef, ground veal, breadcrumbs, eggs, sugar, parmesan cheese