Sunday Gravy Real Italian Spaghetti Sauce And Meatballs Recipe

Experience the taste of Nonna's kitchen with this authentic Italian Sunday Gravy recipe! Our melt-in-your-mouth meatballs and rich, flavorful sauce are a culinary masterpiece. This recipe is so good, it's the last meal you'd want before facing death row. Prepare for a flavor explosion that will transport you straight to Italy!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 190 mins
Calories 309.8 kcal
Protein 38g
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Ingredients for Sunday Gravy Real Italian Spaghetti Sauce And Meatballs

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How to Make Sunday Gravy Real Italian Spaghetti Sauce And Meatballs

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, pork, breadcrumbs, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  2. Roll the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides.
  4. Remove meatballs from the pot and set aside.
  5. Add onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  6. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato purée, sugar, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.
  7. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 hours for a richer flavor.
  8. Add the browned meatballs to the sauce and simmer for another 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  9. Meanwhile cook your pasta according to package directions.
  10. Serve the spaghetti generously topped with the Sunday Gravy and meatballs. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

37g

Carbs

3g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sunday Gravy Real Italian Spaghetti Sauce And Meatballs?

Sunday Gravy Real Italian Spaghetti Sauce And Meatballs takes about 220 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 190 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sunday Gravy Real Italian Spaghetti Sauce And Meatballs?

Sunday Gravy Real Italian Spaghetti Sauce And Meatballs has approximately 309.8 calories per serving, with about 38 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 32 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sunday Gravy Real Italian Spaghetti Sauce And Meatballs?

The key ingredients for Sunday Gravy Real Italian Spaghetti Sauce And Meatballs are Olive Oil, Country Style Spareribs, Mild Italian Sausage, Garlic Cloves, Tomato Paste, Whole Tomatoes. See the full list with measurements above.

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