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Sunday Sauce

Cultural Context

Sunday Sauce, also known as 'gravy' in Italian-American communities, is a traditional dish often served on Sundays. It typically features a rich tomato base with various meats, reflecting the Italian-American heritage of slow-cooked meals meant for family gatherings. This dish is a staple in many households, symbolizing comfort and togetherness, often enjoyed with pasta and crusty bread.

Italian-AmericanUSmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 lb pork sausage
1 lb ground beef (for meatballs)
4 cups tomato sauce (marinara sauce)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (parmesano regano)

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

pork sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: bulk sausage

Chicken sausage is leaner, while bulk sausage can be more affordable.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Nutritional yeast is a lower-calorie option, while a cheese blend can be more budget-friendly.

1

Heat oil in a pot until hot.

2

Add pork sausage to the pot and cook until it gets a little color.

3

Add meatballs to the pot and fry them.

4

Pour marinara sauce into the pot with the sausage and meatballs.

5

Cover the pot with a lid.

6

Place the pot in the oven and cook for 3 hours.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potwooden spoonknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

GravyMeat Sauce

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