italian essentials: meatballs & italian sausages
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This is a recipe that my Aunt Josephine used to dish up when the weather began to turn cold. When I would come over to visit, I always knew what we were going to have for dinner, because the smell of those meatballs and sausages slowly cooking in a spicy tomato sauce was absolute heaven. Unfortunately, Aunt Josephine passed away before I got this recipe, so I came up with one of my own. And when I begin cooking it on a cool Autumn day, and those divine smells begin filling the house, I smile, and think of Aunt Joe. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.
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yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For italian essentials: meatballs & italian sausages
- PLAN/PURCHASE
- THE MEATBALLS & SAUSAGES
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2 Tbspgrapeseed oil, for sautéing
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6 - 8homemade meatballs, recipe recommendation to follow
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3 lgitalian sausages, mild or hot, your choice
- THE TOMATO SAUCE
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1 Tbspsweet butter, unsalted
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1/2 mdyellow onion, finely chopped
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1 clovegarlic, minced
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1/4 cchicken stock, not broth
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1/4 cdry white wine
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14 ozcrushed tomatoes, canned variety
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1 Tbspwhite, or apple cider vinegar
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1 Tbsptomato paste
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1/4 tspground cumin
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1 tspdried basil
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1 tspdried oregano
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salt, kosher variety, to taste
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black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- ADDITIONAL ITEMS
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pasta, your choice
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parmesan cheese, freshly grated, for garnish
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crusty bread
How To Make italian essentials: meatballs & italian sausages
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1PREP/PREPARE -
2Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
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3Recipe Recommendation: If you are looking for a good meatball recipe, look no further. This recipe was my Aunt Josephine’s: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/pork/delicious-beef-pork-meatballs.html?r=13
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4Tomato Recommendation: Some of my favorite canned tomatoes are: San Marzano, Crushed Peeled Tomatoes. However, if you are looking for a good canned tomato at a better price point, then I would recommend Hunt's brand.
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5Add the oil to a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
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6When it begins to shimmer, add the meatballs, and cook until browned all over, about 6 – 8 minutes.
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7Remove from the skillet, and reserve.
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8Prick the sausages with a fork, and brown them in the same skillet, about 4 – 6 minutes.
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9Chef’s Note: If you wish, you can remove the casings from the sausages before cooking. That is what I do.
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10Remove them, cut into bite-sized pieces, and reserve with the meatballs.
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11Add the chopped onions to the pan, and cook until softened, about 3 – 5 minutes.
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12Add the garlic, and stir until fragrant, about 60 seconds.
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13Reduce the heat to medium-low, deglaze the pan with the chicken stock, and wine, and then simmer for 5 minutes
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14Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar, cumin, basil, and oregano, and then season with a bit of salt and pepper.
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15Bring the pan back up to a simmer, not a boil, and cook for 5 - 8 minutes.
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16Chef’s Tip: Recheck the seasoning.
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17Return the meatballs, and the sausage to the pan.
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18Cover, and lightly simmer for 15 – 20 minutes.
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19Chef’s Note: If you are using fresh tomatoes, add 20 minutes to the simmering time.
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20Remove the lid, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
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21PLATE/PRESENT
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22Spoon over a plate of steaming pasta, sprinkle with some parmesan (freshly grated, of course), and don’t forget some nice crusty bread. Enjoy.
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23Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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