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Sunday Sauce

Sunday Sauce

A rich and flavorful Italian tomato sauce slowly simmered with meatballs and herbs, perfect for a comforting family meal.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Parmesan cheese, and half the minced garlic. Mix well and form into meatballs.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides, then remove and set aside.
  • Add remaining garlic to the pot and sauté until fragrant. Pour in crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
  • Return meatballs to the pot and simmer sauce on low heat for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve the sauce hot over cooked pasta or as desired.

Notes

This sauce tastes best when made ahead and reheated, allowing flavors to develop fully.