Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Most Delicious Pasta Sauce and Meatballs Recipe Ever!!

This recipe is courtesy of my dear friend Sarah.  This is a family recipe from her Dad.  Sooo delicious!!

1 1/2 lbs ground beef ( I also use turkey-- but try to get it 85% lean, or it will end up tasting like a hockey puck)
1 egg
2 slices of bread (make breadcrumbs in a mini-chop or blender)
Spices:  salt, pepper, onion powder, oregano-- about 1 TSP each
2 or 3 TBSP grated cheese
2 or 3 garlic cloves minced

Make meatballs from the above.

2 garlic cloves minced
enough oil to cover bottom of large pan

Saute garlic in olive oil until soft-- Add meatballs and brown slowly over medium heat-- turn to keep them round.  Don't overcook!

Add to pot:
1 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes
1 28 oz. can of tomato puree
1 or 2 TBSP sugar ( I usually use 1 and taste later to see if it needs more)
1 TSP of the above spices (salt, pepper, onion powder, oregano)
I also add a generous slosh of red wine

Bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat for 2 hours.

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