INGREDIENTS
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One 1 1/2- to 2-pound flank steak
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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2 large eggs, beaten
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1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
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1 cup grated Pecorino Romano
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3/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, minced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1/4 cup dry red wine
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Jeff Mauro's Marinara Sauce, recipe follows
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Jarred hot giardinera, optional
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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8 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 large yellow onion, diced
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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Two 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper