Soprano's Sunday Gravy Spaghetti Sauce

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Badda-bing badda-boom. Its a thing of beauty. This recipe is not a fast one, its an all afternoon dinner; but it is definitely worth it. From the soprano family cookbook

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Steps

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To make the sauce , heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat.

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Pat the pork dry and put the pieces in the pot.

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Cook turning occasionally , for about 15 minutes or until nicely browned on all sides.

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Transfer pork to a plate.

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Brown the veal in the same way and add it to the plate.

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Place the sausages in the pot and brown on all sides.

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Set the sausages aside with the pork.

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Drain off most of the fat from the pot.

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Add the garlic and cook for about 2 minutes or until golden.

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Remove and discard the garlic.

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Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.

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With a food mill puree the tomatoes , with their juice into the pot.

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Or for a chunkier sauce , just chop up the tomatoes and add them.

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Add the water.

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And salt and pepper to taste.

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Add the pork , veal , sausages , and basil and bring the sauce to a simmer.

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Partially cover the pot and cook over low heat , stirring occasionally , for 2 hours.

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If the sauce becomes too thick , add a little more water.

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Meanwhile , make th.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, pork neck bones, veal stew meat, italian sausage, garlic cloves, tomato paste, italian tomatoes, water, fresh basil, ground beef, plain breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic, romano cheese, fresh flat-leaf parsley, salt, pepper, pasta shells