How many servings does this recipe make?

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

What ingredients do I need for Complete Italian Sunday Dinner?

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Hot sausage, 2 lb Ground beef, 2 each Eggs, 28 oz Can of tomato puree, and more.

Is Complete Italian Sunday Dinner suitable as meat & poultry?

Yes, Complete Italian Sunday Dinner falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Complete Italian Sunday Dinner?

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

Complete Italian Sunday Dinner Recipe

Name: Complete Italian Sunday Dinner
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Hot sausage; 2 lb Ground beef; 2 each Eggs; 28 oz Can of tomato puree; 28 oz Tomato sauce; 28 oz Diced tomatoes; 6 oz Tomato paste; 15 oz Ricotta cheese; 12 oz Mozzarella cheese; 2 tbsp Thyme; 2 tbsp Minced garlic; 2 tbsp Oregano; 1 tsp Basil; 2 Bay leafs; 1 Onion; 1 tsp Sugar; 1 dash Grated cheese; 1 pinch Salt; 1 pinch Pepper; 1 pinch Hot pepper flakes; 1 lb Ziti; 1 loaf Italian bread

Complete Italian Sunday Dinner

Eats Now Editorial Team · 1355 kcal · Meat & Poultry

1
Dump the Puree,Paste,Sauce,and Diced tomatoes in your crock pot.... Add 1 tablespoon of the oregano,1 tablespoon Minced garlic, 2 bay leafs, chopped onion, 1 tablespoon Thyme, teaspoon of sugar, salt, pepper, grated cheese,pepper flakes,basil and give a good stir
2
Take your hot sausage and place it on a grease pan and place in a preheated oven at 375 for 30 minutes
3
After the 30 minutes remove the sausage from the oven and cut it in half
4
Put the pieces of sausage in your crock pot with the sauce and give it a stir
5
Place ground beef in a large bowl add in a cracked egg, handful of bread crumbs,1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 table spoon oregano, 1 tablespoon thyme, Salt, Pepper
6
Mix up beef mixture until all is combined
7
Roll your meatballs size of your liking
8
Place your meatballs on a grease pan and place in the preheated 350F oven for 30 minutes
9
After your meatballs are complete remove from oven
10
Place your meatballs in your crockpot I use tongs to drop them in so that I can shake off or make sure there is no grease still on them...
11
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours
12
Boil your water
13
Cook your pasta until it's a little under done and drain
14
In a bowl mix your ricotta cheese,1/2 teaspoon basil,1/2 teaspoon oregano, salt, pepper,cracked egg, and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese and mix up
15
Add your noodles to the cheese mixture
16
Spray bottom of baking dish with nonstick and dump in your cheesed noodles and even out
17
Add on top of the noodles the rest of the bag of mozzarella cheese and place in a preheated 360F oven
18
Cook your ziti for about 25 minutes until it's hot throughout looking a little toasted on top
19
Cut your loaf of bread completely in half and place on baking sheet
20
Melt enough butter to coat your bread
21
Brush your butter on the bread
22
Spread on your wanted amount of minced garlic and shake on some garlic powder across the bread
23
Place in the oven with your ziti for about 15 minutes until your garlic looks toasted on top
24
Plate it all and I soooo hope you enjoy!

Complete Italian Sunday Dinner

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