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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
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 cups tomato sauce
1 cup water
1/4 cup parsley

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 olive oil in a pan to cover the bottom.

2

Chop and add onion to the pan.

3

Chop garlic and add to the pan.

4

Saute onion and garlic until softened.

5

Add red pepper flakes to the olive oil while it's simmering.

6

Pour in tomato sauce and add a little water to get the rest out of the can.

7

Stir everything together and bring to a simmer.

8

Add salt to taste and garnish with parsley.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potwooden spoonknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegangluten-freedairy-freenut-free

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

GravyMeat Sauce

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