A Recipe You Can'T Refuse, Sauce & Meatballs

Name: A Recipe You Can'T Refuse, Sauce & Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meat Sauce:; 1/2 lb. piece shank of veal, whole; 1/2 lb. pork sausage; light olive oil; medium onion, chopped small; 5 large garlic cloves or more, whole; 6-oz. can tomato paste; 2 28-oz. cans Italian-style tomatoes (preferably Redpak brand); Meatballs:; 1 lb. ground mixture of veal, beef, and pork; 1 egg; grated Locatelli and sardo cheeses; fresh parsley; garlic salt, optional; salt and finely ground red pepper; 2 T tomato sauce; bread crumbs if needed for consistency

Servings: persons

Meat Sauce:
1/2 lb. piece shank of veal, whole
1/2 lb. pork sausage
light olive oil
medium onion, chopped small
5 large garlic cloves or more, whole
6-oz. can tomato paste
2 28-oz. cans Italian-style tomatoes (preferably Redpak brand)
Meatballs:
1 lb. ground mixture of veal, beef, and pork
1 egg
grated Locatelli and sardo cheeses
fresh parsley
garlic salt, optional
salt and finely ground red pepper
2 T tomato sauce
bread crumbs if needed for consistency

1
Saute sausage and veal in a large pot in olive oil until a little brown. Put aside. Saute onion and garlic cloves in the same pot until golden. Add tomato paste and 3 paste cans of water to pot. Put tomatoes through a sieve to get rid of seeds and add to pot. Cook on low flame.
2
When sauce starts to bubble, add salt and red pepper to taste and simmer for a while, stirring every now and then from the bottom up. Don't put in any oregano; it keeps repeating on you.
3
Add the large pieces of veal and pork. Cook uncovered until meat comes apart with a fork.
4
Mix meatball ingredients together and roll into egg-size balls. Put raw meatballs in the sauce - do not fry them. When meatballs float to the top of the sauce (don't stir until they do), they should be done. Simmer and stir a few more minutes.
5
Remove pieces of veal and pork, slice, and serve as a side dish with meatballs. Serve sauce over spaghetti or whatever pasta you want.
6
(Serves two very hearty eaters, with 1 lb. of pasta.)

688

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meat Sauce:, 1/2 lb. piece shank of veal, whole, 1/2 lb. pork sausage, light olive oil, and more.

Yes, A Recipe You Can'T Refuse, Sauce & Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!