Sauce with Meatballs

This is a weekly staple in my home. I will usually start my Sunday mornings with getting the sauce ready so it can simmer all day and make the house smell so amazing and comforting. Some people make their own tomato sauce from scratch, others use a store bought jar, my recipe is somewhere in between but leans closer to scratch. You can use several different types of beef, I alternate between ground beef, meatballs, braciole, chuck roast or filet mignon. Ground beef would be the cheapest and quickest option usually loved by all. This is a very simple recipe that is filling and easy to make. I’m going to include my delicious meatball recipe as well, should you want to try it as your meat for this dish!

What you need for Meatballs

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 cup breadcrumbs

• 1/2 cup Parmesan & Romano grated cheese

• 1 egg

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

How to Make Meatballs

1. Mix meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix gently until combined.

2. Shape: Roll into 1–1.5 inch balls.

3. Brown: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add meatballs in batches (don’t overcrowd) and cook until browned on all sides, about 5–7 minutes.

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What You Need for Sauce

• Olive oil

• 1 Yellow Onion

• 3-4 Cloves of Garlic

• Italian seasoning

• Oregano

• Fresh basil

• Salt and Pepper

• 2 Large cans of Tomato sauce

• 1 6oz can of Tomato Paste

• Beef of your choice, my favorite options are ground beef, meatballs, braciole, chuck roast or filet mignon

• 1 small/personal size bottle of red wine, my personal favorite is Cabernet Sauvignon

• Pasta of choice, I love linguine

What You Do

1. Cook your beef first: Whichever meat you decide to make, cook it in the pot that you plan to make the sauce in so it can incorporate all those flavors. Once its cooked, remove it from the pot and set aside.

2. Drizzle olive oil in the pot on medium-high heat.

3. Add diced onion and spices, stir until translucent. I like to add the spices so they can work their magic early in the process.

4. Add minced garlic about 2-3 minutes after adding the onions.

5. Add small tomato paste can and mix well.

6. Add the whole small bottle of wine, mix well.

7. Add 2 large cans of tomato sauce, mix well.

8. Simmer: Once it starts to bubble, lower heat to medium low and add your meatballs back to the pot carefully. Simmer on low for about 20 minutes.

Make your pasta right before its time to eat so all pieces of this meal will be hot and fresh. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top, garnish with a little parsley and buon appetito!