Family Sicilian Sauce and Meatballs Recipe

Name: Family Sicilian Sauce and Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound beef brisket, chopped; 2 eggs; 3 slices white bread; 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese; 1 pinch dried parsley; salt and pepper to taste; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 onion, chopped; 6 cloves garlic, chopped; 12 (3.5 ounce) links sweet Italian sausage; 1 1/2 pounds cubed beef brisket; 1/2 pound pork neck bones; 4 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste; 3 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup red wine; 4 bay leaves; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 teaspoon dried basil; salt and pepper to taste; 3 (16 ounce) packages dry pasta

Servings: persons

1 pound beef brisket, chopped
2 eggs
3 slices white bread
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
1 pinch dried parsley
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped
12 (3.5 ounce) links sweet Italian sausage
1 1/2 pounds cubed beef brisket
1/2 pound pork neck bones
4 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
3 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup red wine
4 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
salt and pepper to taste
3 (16 ounce) packages dry pasta

1
To make the meatballs, combine chopped meat, eggs, bread, Romano cheese, parsley and salt and pepper to taste in a medium bowl.
2
Form golf ball-sized meatballs; place into freezer to firm up.
3
To make sauce, heat olive oil in a large pot on medium heat.
4
Saute onion, garlic and fry links of sausage.
5
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, brown beef chunks and pork neck bones; reserve.
6
When onions and garlic are done, turn heat down to low.
7
Add tomato paste; stir and simmer for 10 minutes.
8
Add the browned beef and pork, crushed tomatoes, wine, bay leaves, cinnamon, parsley, basil and salt and pepper to taste; stir.
9
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs; reserve.
10
Simmer sauce over low heat for 3 to 4 hours, add meatballs and simmer for 1 hour.
11
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
12
Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
13
Cover pasta with sauce and meatballs, serve.

1440

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

113

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound beef brisket, chopped, 2 eggs, 3 slices white bread, 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese, and more.

Yes, Family Sicilian Sauce and 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!

Family Sicilian Sauce and Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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