"Cher in Texas, Riffraff, and Bratty 1 have inspired me to post this recipe. It is a very humble dish and is usually my Sunday dinner. It is the Sunday dinner of many Italian-Americans. I know there are probably a million ways to make this dish--please give my version a try...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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4 garlic cloves (chopped)
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2 onions (chopped)
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1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
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2 (28 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
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1 1/2 lbs ground chuck (85% lean/15%fat)
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4 slices white bread (make fresh crumbs in blender or food processor)
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
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2 eggs, beaten
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2 garlic cloves (chopped)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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pepper (a few grinds)
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1/2 cup grated romano cheese or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
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2 tablespoons water
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flour (for dredging)
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vegetable oil (for frying)
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1 lb sweet Italian sausage links or 1 lb hot Italian sausage