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Authentic Italian Sunday Sauce

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Ripe tomatoes Chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic Chopped
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
  • 12 oz Meatballs
  • 8 oz Sausage Sliced
  • 4 oz Braciolle
  • 1 lb Pork rib meat
  • 1 lb Beef rib meat
  • 1 cup Red wine Any good quality red wine
  • 1 piece Parmigiano Reggiano rind
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil For cooking
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste Fried in oil
  • 1 medium Carrot Optional for sweetness, finely grated

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add tomato paste and fry for a minute or two.
  • Add chopped garlic and onion; stir until the onion softens.
  • Chop ripe tomatoes and mix them into the sauce.
  • Gently add meatballs, sausage, braciolle, and both pork and beef rib meat.
  • Pour in red wine and stir gently.
  • Add the Parmigiano Reggiano rind to enrich the sauce.

Cooking

  • Let the sauce simmer on low heat for a few hours, stirring occasionally.
  • If desired, grate in a carrot for natural sweetness while cooking.

Notes

Choose quality ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Keyword Comfort Food, Family Recipe, Italian Sauce, Pasta Sauce, Sunday Sauce