CAROL'S ITALIAN GRAVY

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I was fortune enough to get this recipe from a dear italian friend. She is an amazing cook! This is the most amazing sauce ever! You can use it in any italian recipe. It freezes very well too! Enjoy and thank you Carol S!

Provided by Pame Daily

Categories     Gravies

Time 4h20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lge can diced tomatoes or 28 oz.fresh romas
1 lge can crushed tomatoes
1 lge,can pureed tomatoes
1 sml can tomato paste
4-6 beef short ribs, a must have!!!!
several sweet italian sausage, optional
1-2 lge onions,diced
3-4 lge garlic cloves,crushed or minced
2 Tbsp sugar
1 cup burgundy wine or any red wine you have on hand
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
2-3 tsp evoo or more up to 2 tbsp works well.
to taste salt,black pepper,basil (fresh if possible!),oregano
1-2 lge bay leaves

Steps:

  • 1. you'll need a huge stewing pot! pot,med heat,add EVOO,lightly brown your ribs on both sides,scraping up pieces to prevent burning. Remove from pot. To pot add your onions,garlic & saute til onions are opague,not brown. Do not burn garlic,or it will be bitter. add all the tomatoes,& rest of ingredients. Add your meat to the pot. Turn heat back to simmer after a full boil. Simmer for 4 hrs. covered. Check frequently to make sure it doesn't burn. This will be a thick sauce Or gravy as the Italians call it! Serve with your favorite pasta. May add ground beef or meatballs. Garlic bread and toss salad. May use in any italian dishes. Enjoy!

Corina Bega
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I'm not a huge fan of Italian food, but this gravy is an exception. It's so flavorful and delicious, I could eat it every day.


Jacquene Cole
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This is my go-to recipe for Italian gravy. It's always delicious and my family loves it.


rafaqat gill
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I made this gravy for a party last weekend and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I'm definitely going to make it again soon.


Shittu Bashiru
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This is a great basic gravy recipe. I like to add my own personal touches, like a bit of red wine or some fresh herbs.


Frans van den berg
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I've been making this gravy for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect sauce for pasta, meatballs, or chicken parmesan.


will bruce
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This gravy is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are incredible! I highly recommend this recipe.


Al adamy Elekuru
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The gravy turned out amazing! It's so flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Rajon Tansal
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This is a great recipe for a classic Italian gravy. I've made it several times and it always turns out delicious. I highly recommend it!


Rashid Shah
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I made this gravy for my family last night and they loved it! They said it was the best gravy they've ever had. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Preeti Sharma
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This is the best Italian gravy I've ever had! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the sauce is perfectly thick and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.