When it comes to classic Italian comfort food, nothing beats a hearty and flavorful Sunday sauce. With its rich, slow-simmered flavors, this iconic dish is a testament to the culinary mastery of Italian grandmothers. Whether you're looking to recreate the flavors of your childhood or simply crave a taste of authentic Italian cuisine, finding the best recipe for Italian Sunday sauce can be a daunting task. In this article, we'll guide you through the essential elements of a perfect Sunday sauce, offering tips and tricks to help you create a dish that will warm the hearts and stomachs of your loved ones.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
SUNDAY GRAVY (REAL ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE)AND MEATBALLS
Sauce the way mamas in ital make it--meatballs that melt in your mouth. If I was on death row this is what I would want! God's honest truth! PLEASE PLEASE use it for Recipe #73939--it's amazing.
Provided by Bri22
Categories Sauces
Time 3h10m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- SAUCE: Heat oil in large heavy pot (use a seasoned pot if you have one). Place the pork in the pot and brown until just about cooked. Transfer pork to plate. Do the same with the sausage and transfer to plate. Leave fat in pot. Add whole peeled garlic cloves cook until tender. Put garlic on plate with meat and stir in tomato paste until "saucy". Chop up tomatoes leaving the tomato juice in the cans (I use my chopper) and add them to the pot.
- Then add 1/2 of one can of the juice to the pot. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add the meats and garlic to the sauce and bring to a boil. Turn down to low and cook for about 1 1/2 hours. Leave the sauce on low and remove all the meat and garlic cloves.
- Mix all ingredients for meatballs and shape into balls. Add to sauce turn up just a little higher than low and let cook the raw meatballs until they are done (1/2 hour) THATS IT!
- Now this is an old recipe, but I have seen it in the sopranos cookbook and this is a bit different.
- I used this sauce to make the ziti al forno from the sopranos cookbook (Recipe #73939) and it was the most amazing thing I have ever eaten, so I posted that too.
ITALIAN FEAST (SUNDAY SAUCE WITH MEATBALLS, SAUSAGES & PORK CHOPS RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by DaraD
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. In a large pot over medium heat, heat the oil and sate the sausages and pork chops until brown (about 10 minutes). Don't worry if the meat is not cooked through, because it will finish in the sauce. Remove the meat from the pan and set aside. Keep pan over medium heat. Deglaze the pan by adding 1 cup of the wine and scraping the bits. 2. In the same pot, add the garli, onions, pancetta & crushed pepper and cook until the onions and garlic are lightly browned, about 2 mins. Add the remaining 1 cup of red wine and cook until the mixture is reduced by half. Add the tomatoes and simmer for 1 hour over low heat. 3. Add the basil, sausages, pork chops, and meatballs to the tomato sauce and simmer for 1 more hour over low heat. 4. In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain the pasta, toss with sauce and serve immediately.
ITALIAN SUNDAY SAUCE
I come from a NY Italian family and having sauce on Sunday's is a must! I now make this every Sunday for my family! Salud!
Provided by nyc2ncmama
Categories European
Time 4h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat pot (I like a non stick pot) with olive oil. Diced up onion and mince garlic. Add to the pot and saute until cooked thru but not browned. Add the oregano, parsley, red pepper flakes (optional), bay leaves and basil (if using fresh basil, wait until sauce is already simmering). Add the sugar and red wine. Let the red wine reduce a bit. Add in the tomato paste and mix well with the other ingredients already in the pot. Let it kind of "melt" before adding the crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. I add 1 can at a time to allow for easier blending. Add the water, stir. Cover and bring to a simmer then reduce heat to low. Put a lid on it and fugghetaboutit for a while! Stir occasionally to avoid it burning at the bottom of the pot. I would let it simmer for a minimum of 4 hours -- Make sure to fish out the bay leaves before serving!
- Serve with pasta and top with parmesean cheese or use my fave-fried bread crumbs!
- Dalla mia cucina alla tua! (From my kitchen to yours!).
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of your sauce. Use fresh, ripe tomatoes, good-quality olive oil, and fresh herbs.
- Brown the meat well: Browning the meat adds flavor and depth to the sauce. Be sure to brown the meat in batches so that it doesn't steam.
- Don't overcrowd the pot: If you overcrowd the pot, the sauce will not cook evenly. Cook the sauce in batches if necessary.
- Simmer the sauce for a long time: The longer you simmer the sauce, the better the flavor will be. Simmer the sauce for at least 2 hours, or even longer if you have time.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings: Be sure to taste the sauce as it cooks and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may need to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.
Conclusion:
Italian Sunday sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served with a variety of pasta dishes, meatballs, or chicken. It is a great way to use up fresh tomatoes and other summer vegetables. With a little planning and effort, you can make a delicious Italian Sunday sauce that your family and friends will love.
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