HOMEMADE ITALIAN RED GRAVY
A tradition homemade red gravy should be made with meat, specifically pork and veal. I use pork and veal neck bones for added flavor. Instead of sugar and water, I use a little more tomato paste than usual plus Chianti and minced onion. Fresh herbs are vital to the outcome of the flavor, so throw away any of your dried herbs, they're crap. I also use grated cheese, it's a nice touch, especially if you're using the sauce for pasta. (Note: The amount of meatballs depends on how much meat you use and how big you make them. I use a little over a pound of meat and that usually translates to 8-16 meatballs.) VARIATION: Instead of frying neck bones, and if you have more time on your hands, you can braise a couple of good pork and veal shanks in red wine and let them soak in the sauce.
Provided by brru25
Categories Sauces
Time 4h20m
Yield 20-25 cups, 40-50 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Cook meatballs in 2 tbsp olive oil, set them aside, keep leftover oil.
- Add remaining olive oil to left over oil from meatballs.
- Sautee onion for 5 minutes on medium heat.
- Add pork and veal neck bones, continue cooking for 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and continue cooking for 2 minutes.
- Stir in cans of tomatoes one at a time, wine, herbs, salt and pepper.
- Cook on medium-high until the sauce boils, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 2 hours, stirring frequently.
- Add cheese and meatballs and continue simmering for another 2 hours, stirring frequently.
- Remove and discard neck bones and bay leaves.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
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Kashif Kashifali
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out bland. I think I might have added too much water.
Talo Janb
[email protected]This sauce is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. It's also a good way to get your kids to eat vegetables.
Deepfriednoodles kring
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of red sauce, but this one is really good. It's not too heavy or acidic.
Gayan Ehelepola
[email protected]This recipe is a little time-consuming, but it's worth it. The sauce is so flavorful and delicious.
Beatrice Abuo
[email protected]I made this sauce for a party and everyone loved it. It was the perfect addition to my Italian-themed menu.
Michael Allen
[email protected]This is the best red sauce I've ever had. It's so rich and flavorful. I can't wait to make it again.
Elphus Hlongwane
[email protected]I've made this sauce several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect sauce for pasta, pizza, or chicken parmesan.
Chathurya Nisal
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm not the best cook, but this sauce turned out amazing. My family loved it.
Clint Sylvestre
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the sauce turned out perfect. It was so flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Juan Pancho
[email protected]This sauce is amazing! I made it for my Italian grandmother and she said it was the best red sauce she'd ever had.
crazy people comdey
[email protected]I've tried many red sauce recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavor is incredible and it's so easy to make.
Kenny Buka
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for red sauce. It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I love that I can adjust the spices to my liking.
Kiggundu Emmanuel
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! I made this sauce for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how flavorful and authentic it was.
Boipelo Selema
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The sauce was rich, flavorful, and had the perfect balance of spices. I served it over spaghetti and meatballs, and it was a hit with the whole family.