nonna's sunday gravy

(1 RATING)
53 Pinches
athol, MA
Updated on Feb 4, 2012

This "gravy" has never failed! It's especially loved by onion haters as it contains NONE! You will see 2-3 different ingredients.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 5 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 6-8 or more

Ingredients

  • 1 can imported italian tomatoes w basil
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic - just hit with a knife, don't mince
  • - olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 - pork neck bone
  • 1/4 cup grated romano cheese
  • 1/4 cup dry red wine - chianti, nero d'avola optional

How To Make nonna's sunday gravy

  • Step 1
    Crush the whole tomatoes by hand in a large bowl.
  • Step 2
    Heat enough olive oil in the bottom of a heavy dutch oven to lightly coat the bottom. Once the oil is hot add garlic and fry for about 45 seconds - not until brown. .
  • Step 3
    Add pre-crushed tomatoes and then the hand-crushed tomatoes, let them "fry" for 2-3 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Add pork bone, and all spices; stir well and add the cheese and wine. Bring all ingredients to a strong simmer, cover and cook on VERY LOW heat for 4-5 hours. Stir occasionally
  • Step 5
    If adding meatballs, sausage, bracioli, let gravy cook at least 2 hours before adding.

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Category: Beef
Culture: Italian
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Ingredient: Beef
Method: Stove Top

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