How Do You Make Authentic Italian Gravy (Spaghetti Sauce) And Meatballs?
My grandmother always made gravy on Sundays to go with pasta. My non-Italian friends called it spaghetti sauce. This is a simple, yet delicious meal that cooks itself while you do other things. In my grandmother’s day, she did the laundry and the ironing while dinner cooked. In my day, you have time to surf the web. Start by placing a large pot with a lid on the stove. Add the following ingredients to make a gravy: 4 ½ cups of water 1 28oz. can of small diced tomatoes 2 10oz. cans of tomato paste 5 cloves of garlic, chopped small 1 tablespoon of oregano Much of the flavor comes from the meatballs. When you alter the meat by choosing a less fat beef or a ground turkey, you will change the flavor of the gravy. The ingredients for the meatballs are: 1 ¼ lb. 80% lean ground chuck 1 egg 1 ½ tablespoon of oregano 1 ½ tablespoon of garlic salt Breadcrumbs Again, changing the garlic salt to garlic powder will alter the taste. Combine the egg, garlic salt and oregano in a small bowl. Place meat
