The "gravy" again

Red sauce with meat

(Italian gravy)

·       2 32 oz cans of crushed tomatoes

·       1 32 oz can of tomato sauce or puree

·       5 cloves garlic. minced

·       meatballs from below recipe

·       1 lb country style pork ribs

·       2 tablespoons raw sugar

·       1 teaspoon crushed red pepper

·       1 teaspoon salt

·       2 tablespoons dry oregano

·       1 tablespoon died basil

·       2 cups red wine (burgundy is best)

Ingredients for meatballs:

·       1/2 onion, diced fine

·       1 clove garlic, diced fine

·       1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

·       1 lb 3 meat meatloaf ground meat (pork, veal and beef)

·       1 tablespoon dry parsley

·       1 tablespoon dry oregano

·       2 eggs, beaten

For meatballs:

mix all together well and form into 2 inch balls

brown in the pot you will use for your sauce and remove into a baking pan

finish in a 350 F oven (about 30 minutes)

For the sauce:

Brown the country ribs in the same pot as the meatballs

When browned on all sides stir in all the ingredients.

rinse out the tomato cans with about a cup of water.

cover and bring to a simmer, stirring regularly.

Add meatballs after 1 hour and continue simmering for 2 hours.

Serve with your favorite pasta.