SUNDAY SAUCE WITH BRACIOLE, MEATBALLS AND SAUSAGE

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This is a delicious Italian favorite. Takes about 3 hours to make but worth every minute.

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Beef

Time 3h10m

Number Of Ingredients 31

SAUCE
2 medium onions quartered
6 clove garlic peeled
1/4 c olive oil
salt
2 Tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 c sweet vermouth
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 c basil leaves chopped
BREADCRUMB MIXTURE
1 c fine grated parmesan
2/3 c fresh parsley chopped
1/2 c fine breadcrumbs
4 clove garlic minced
BRACIOLE
6 slice flank steak pounded to 1/4 inch thick
salt and pepper
2 Tbsp oil
MEATBALLS
1 lb ground beef
2 large eggs
2 Tbsp milk
salt and pepper
reserved breadcrumb mixture
SAUSAGE
6 sweet italian sausage
ASSEMBLY
1 lb spaghetti
parmigiano-reggiano, grated

Steps:

  • 1. For the Sauce Chop the onions and garlic in a food processor. Place oil in large Dutch oven. Cook the onions and garlic until browned. Stir in the tomato paste, oregano and red pepper flakes. cook about 2 minutes. Add the vermouth and scrap up the browned bits from the bottom of pan. Add the crushed tomatoes and 2 cups water. Stir in the basil and season with salt. Bring to a simmer on low and keep warm.
  • 2. For the breadcrumbs Combine all the ingredients together and set aside.
  • 3. For the Braciole Preheat oven 300 degrees. Lay the beef flat and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle evenly with 1/2 cup of the breadcrumb mixture reserving the rest for the meatballs. Roll the beef up and tie with butchers twine. Add oil to skillet and brown the braciole on all sides. Transfer the braciole to the sauce. Cover and bake 2 hours.
  • 4. For the meatballs Mix the ground beef with the eggs, milk, salt, pepper and remaining breadcrumb mixture. Shape into 1 inch meatballs. Add oil to skillet brown them in batches in the oil. Once the meatballs are all browned cook the sausages until browned on both sides. Carefully transfer the meatballs and sausage into the sauce. Cover pan and bake another 30 minutes.
  • 5. To serve cook spaghetti in boiling salted water. Drain well. Serve with sauce and meat on top and sprinkle with Parmigiano

MD Tarik Alam Shanto
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This Sunday sauce is the perfect comfort food. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the meatballs are tender and juicy. I love serving it over pasta with a side of garlic bread.


Maqsood Ahmad
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This Sunday sauce is a great way to use up leftover meat. I used ground beef, sausage, and pork, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my whole family.


Chris Dan
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I made this Sunday sauce for my husband's birthday dinner and he loved it! The sauce was delicious and the meatballs were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Bilawal Kkp
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This Sunday sauce is a classic Italian dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the meatballs are tender and juicy. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my whole family.


Zeeshan Ahad
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I love this Sunday sauce recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The sauce is flavorful and the meatballs are always cooked perfectly. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Maxamuud Cabdi
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This Sunday sauce was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was totally worth it. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the meatballs were perfectly cooked. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my whole family.


Hadia Jahan Chowdhury
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I'm not a big fan of cooking, but this Sunday sauce recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The sauce was flavorful and the meatballs were tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Eddy Izquierdo
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This Sunday sauce is a family tradition in our house. We make it every year for our Christmas Eve dinner. It's always a hit with everyone. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the meatballs are always cooked to perfection.


Shah Mehmood
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I followed the recipe exactly and the sauce turned out amazing! The meatballs were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I served it over spaghetti and it was a hit with my whole family.


Studio My Image
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This Sunday sauce is the best I've ever had. The flavors are incredible and the meatballs are so tender. I love that it's made with fresh ingredients. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


FALAK NIAZ
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I made this Sunday sauce for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The sauce was delicious and the meatballs were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Zaman Zamanyounas
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This Sunday sauce was a labor of love, but it was totally worth it. The sauce was rich, flavorful, and complex. The meatballs were tender and juicy, and the sausage and braciole added a nice touch. I served it over spaghetti and it was a hit with my


Nicki Whalen
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I've tried many Sunday sauce recipes, but this one is by far the best. The sauce is so flavorful and the meatballs are so tender and juicy. I also love the addition of the sausage and braciole. This recipe is a keeper!


Jamshid Afghan
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This Sunday sauce was an absolute hit with my family! The flavors were rich and complex, and the meatballs and sausage were cooked to perfection. I especially loved the addition of the braciole, which added a unique and delicious flavor to the sauce.