"Nona's" Gravy :-)
ScorpioHR
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O.k., I braved the wrath of all the Nona's and asked my Mom if I could share this recipex:-/
After she "connected' with the spirit all of all the "Nona's", it came back a unanimous "YES"-Apparently the Nona's feel anything is better than Ragu....Enjoy!
4 large cans Progresso crushed tomatoes(w/italian seasonings)
fresh garlic (alot!)
fresh oregano
fresh parsley
1 can italian tomatoe paste (small)
grated parmesan or romano cheese
red wine
6 italian sausage (I mix hot and mild)
2 lbs. ground sirloin
olive oil (xtra virgin)
Cover the bottom of a large (and deep) pot with olive oil-Lightly saute 2 cloves finely chopped garlic in the oil-Don't burn it! It gets bitter then!
Brown sausage and meatballs in olive oil and garlic-
Remove meat and set aside.
Add tomatoes, tomatoe paste, finely chopped garlic (hard to say how much, I go by taste)
oregano, parsley, at least 1/2 cup cheese and wine (LOTS of wine)-Stir thoroughly-Put the meat back in the pot with your sauce and cook, cook,and cook somemore! I usually cook it at low heat for at least 4 hours....When the neighbors in the next town can smell your sauce, it is done!
After she "connected' with the spirit all of all the "Nona's", it came back a unanimous "YES"-Apparently the Nona's feel anything is better than Ragu....Enjoy!
4 large cans Progresso crushed tomatoes(w/italian seasonings)
fresh garlic (alot!)
fresh oregano
fresh parsley
1 can italian tomatoe paste (small)
grated parmesan or romano cheese
red wine
6 italian sausage (I mix hot and mild)
2 lbs. ground sirloin
olive oil (xtra virgin)
Cover the bottom of a large (and deep) pot with olive oil-Lightly saute 2 cloves finely chopped garlic in the oil-Don't burn it! It gets bitter then!
Brown sausage and meatballs in olive oil and garlic-
Remove meat and set aside.
Add tomatoes, tomatoe paste, finely chopped garlic (hard to say how much, I go by taste)
oregano, parsley, at least 1/2 cup cheese and wine (LOTS of wine)-Stir thoroughly-Put the meat back in the pot with your sauce and cook, cook,and cook somemore! I usually cook it at low heat for at least 4 hours....When the neighbors in the next town can smell your sauce, it is done!
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NO, I do not mix my sirloin and sausage together-The sirloin is for the meatballs...As for your fingers and the circle thing...you may whisper whatever you like. You might want to bear in mind though, that one or more Nona's might be listening and might just slap you upside the head with your own "gravy spoon"
Who is Atkins? Is he married? Since I lost Mr. Doughboy I have been looking #-o
Don: Meatballs
2 lbs ground sirloin
2 eggs
Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
some finely diced onion
finely crushed garlic
(in a rush you can use powder of each to taste)
salt
pepper
italian seasoning
Take off any rings, wash hands, throw ingredients in a big bowl, and dig in. When thoroughly mixed, roll into whatever size meatballs you prefer and drop into pot.
x:9 I though, may just try it!
I also have to admit (hope I'm not incurring the wrath of the Nonas here) that I added veggies to my sauce - mushrooms, onion, green pepper. I sauteed them then added the garlic and went from there. I also can't get crushed tomatoes or tomato paste with Italian seasonings, so I used the plain and upped the herbs (which I had to use dried because - again - fresh is not readily available in my neck of the woods). I used a sweet Marsala wine in an attempt to be "authentic" and it worked well.
I don't think ScorpioHR is still around, but my thanks to her and the Nonas!