Monday, December 16, 2013

Sunday Gravy My Style

Being that my family is Italian we have a deep obsession for pasta! Sundays are usually our day to relax and eat a large Sunday Italian dinner. This week I made a meaty gravy that is incredible. I served this hearty dish with a light Cesar salad and Texas toast light (trying to be a healthy Italian ya know?)

Sunday Gravy


Ingredients
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tbs Fennel Seeds
1 tbs Italian Seasoning 
Lots of Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 
1/2 cup red wine
2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes 
1 package turkey meatballs
1 package sweet Italian sausage 
1 package pork spare ribs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, optional

Directions

In a large casserole pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add wine and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, and all the meats and simmer covered on low heat for 2-8 hours the longer the better. If sauce still tastes acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time to round out the flavors.

Before serving take out the sausage and the ribs and throw away any bones.Dice it up and add back in. Serve with a ton of Parmesan!

If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and pour 1 to 2 cup portions into freezer plastic bags. This will freeze up to 6 months. 

No comments:

Post a Comment