TRADITIONAL ITALIAN SAUCE

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, peeled and halved
1/4 pound piece spiced pancetta
10 cloves garlic (5 pressed, 2 finely chopped, 3 cracked)
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 thirty-five-ounce cans plum tomatoes, pureed in a blender
1 twenty-eight-ounce can tomato puree
6 large fresh basil leaves
2 medium lean beef cutlets (about 9 ounces each)
1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
2 teaspoons freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese, plus more for garnish
4 to 5 links sweet pork sausage with fennel (about 3/4 pound)
4 pork spare ribs (about 3/4 pound)
1/2 cup white wine
Meatballs With Eleanora Meatballs with Eleanora
1 pound pasta, such as ziti, penne, or pennoni

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat 1/4 cup oil over medium heat. Add onion, pancetta, pressed garlic, and salt; saute; 2 minutes. Stir in pureed tomatoes, tomato puree, and basil. Bring to a simmer, and cook for 45 minutes. Remove and discard onion halves.
  • Place beef cutlets on work surface. Sprinkle each piece with 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 clove finely chopped garlic, 1 teaspoon parsley, and 1 teaspoon cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Roll beef, and tie with kitchen twine.
  • Heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add cracked garlic, and cook for 2 minutes. Place rolled beef, sausage, and spare ribs in skillet and cook until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add wine, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove browned meat from pan, and add to sauce along with meatballs.
  • Add 2 cups water, and return to a simmer. Cook, stirring frequently, over medium heat for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Just before sauce is finished bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, following package instructions. Drain, and transfer to a large serving platter. Stir sauce to combine, and ladle sauce over pasta. Serve meats on a separate platter. Sprinkle cheese over pasta and meats.

Sanwal Jani
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I've tried many Italian sauce recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so flavorful and versatile.


Robert Crianza
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This sauce is delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Muhammad Ateeq Awan
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I love how easy this sauce is to make. I can throw it together in no time and it always turns out great.


Alice And Krista
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This sauce is a staple in my kitchen. I use it on everything from pasta to pizza to chicken. It's always delicious.


Aaronair Gregory
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I've been making this sauce for years and it never disappoints. It's the perfect sauce for any occasion.


Ghost Spirit
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I made this sauce for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


CraySea
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This is my go-to sauce recipe. It's so easy to make and it always tastes great. I love that I can use it on so many different dishes.


Mustafa Gheewala
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I love this sauce! It's so simple to make and it always turns out perfect. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and fish and it's always a hit.


Sinan Arbab
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I followed the recipe exactly and the sauce turned out great. I was really impressed with how easy it was to make.


Ofentse
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This sauce is delicious! The flavors are so well-balanced and it's the perfect consistency. I highly recommend it.


Shahporan Muazi
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I've been making this sauce for years and it's always a hit. It's so versatile and can be used on anything from pasta to chicken to fish.


Bilal Mayo
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This sauce is a winner! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. It was so easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.