Crites Family Stuff

Description

This is my stepdad's recipe.

Ingredients for 20 servings

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 (29 oz) cans Italian tomatoes, pureed
• 3 cans tomato paste
• 6 large cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper

Meatballs:

• 1.5 lb ground beef
• 1 lb ground Italian sausage
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• .25 cup minced parsley
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper

Steps

1. In a large saucepan, saute garlic in olive oil. Add tomatoes and simmer 30 minutes. Add tomato paste, sugar, sugar, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Simmer on low heat for 2- 3 hours, stirring often. If sauce gets too thick, add water.
2. Mix the beef, sausage, onion, garlic, beaten eggs, bread crumbs, parsley, and seasonings together. Roll into meatballs, using a 1/4 cup scoop to make the balls. Fry in pan. Add to sauce. Can also add browned Italian sausage links that have been cut into thirds to the sauce. Cook sausage for at least an hour of the sauce's cooking time.

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