MEATBALLS IN SUNDAY SAUCE

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Provided by Dominick Tesoriero

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

6 ounces ground beef
6 ounces ground pork
6 ounces ground veal
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
8 ounces grated Parmesan
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
10 ounces ricotta
3 large eggs
Salt and pepper, to taste
Canola oil, for frying
Olive oil, for cooking
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup Marsala wine
1 cup veal or beef stock
Three 14-ounce cans crushed tomato
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 bunch fresh basil, chopped
1 pound penne pasta
1 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • For the meatballs: In a bowl, combine the beef, pork, veal, breadcrumbs, Parmesan and parsley. In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta and eggs and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Whip with a whisk until fluffy.
  • Fold the ricotta mixture into the meat mixture. Form the mixture into golf-size balls. Pour about 2 inches of canola oil into a frying pan and slowly bring the temperature to 350 degrees F. Line a plate with paper towels and set aside. Fry the meatballs until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to the lined plate.
  • For the sauce: Coat the bottom of a large saucepan with olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until the garlic is lightly brown, 30 seconds.
  • Deglaze with the marsala, then add the stock and cook, stirring, until reduced by half. Add the tomatoes and sugar and bring to a simmer. Add the meatballs and cook, 30 minutes. Add the basil.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the penne. Cook to al dente, about 13 minutes.
  • Add the strained penne to a large saute pan and ladle in some of the sauce, then cook over high heat just long enough to coat the pasta and simmer the sauce. Lower the heat and add the grated Parmesan. Toss in the pan to coat well. Serve with immediately with meatballs.

jay love
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Beanie-The-Gnome
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I would make this recipe again, but I would make a few changes. I would use a lighter breadcrumb or panko, and I would add more liquid to the sauce.


samantha Yarbrough
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Overall, this is a good recipe for meatballs in Sunday sauce. With a few tweaks, it could be even better.


hI im you
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The sauce was a bit too acidic for my taste. I would have preferred to use less tomatoes or add a bit of sugar to balance it out.


4011 Banana
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The meatballs were a bit dry. I think I would have added more liquid to the sauce.


Naven Capkey
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These meatballs were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would have preferred to use a lighter breadcrumb or panko.


M Ifrahim
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I followed the recipe and the meatballs turned out perfect. The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, so I added a bit of red wine vinegar to balance it out.


Roselin Jn Baptiste
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great. I used ground turkey instead of beef, and they were still very flavorful. The sauce was also very good.


Nakash Ali
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I'm not a huge fan of meatballs, but I loved these! They were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


Luqman Abdul hamed
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious they were. The sauce was also a big hit, and I ended up making a double batch of it.


Sabitritra Tamang
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs were perfect. They were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and tangy. This is a great recipe for a Sunday dinner.


Joseph Mulusa
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These meatballs were so flavorful and tender, and the sauce was rich and delicious. My family loved this dish, and I will definitely be making it again. Thanks for sharing this recipe!