This is my signature dish - it was passed through the generations, but I believe that I have perfected it. This is the ONLY recipe so far that I cannot claim from its origin, but - it is a classic and is AMAZING
Ingredients:
- 2 large 16 oz. cans of whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 mini can of tomato paste
- 1 sweet onion
- Handfull of garlic cloves
- 1 lb. of turkey meat
- 1 big carrot (adds sweetness)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 Italian seasoned bread crumbs
- Italian seasonings, basil, parsley, oregano
- Sugar
- Salt & Pepper
- Chile flakes
- Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Romano or Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Pasta - http://mycookingisamazing.blogspot.com/2012/09/my-homemade-pasta.html
Start:
- Cut up small or stick one onion and a handful of garlic into a food processor. Saute 2/3 of the onion, one carrot sliced of food processed, and garlic in olive oil. Put the other 1/3 onion and garlic in a mixing bowl for meatballs.
- Meatballs: Put 1/3 of an onion and some garlic, one egg, a generous amount of parsley, salt, pepper, and Romano or Parmesan cheese (optional). Mix in a bowl until mixed well. Getting the right consistency is important in order to shape meat balls. Fry them in olive oil until golden brown on most sides, but not fully cooked. You will add these to the sauce.
- Sauce: After onion, carrot, and garlic look a little golden brown and start to soften, blend 2 large cans of tomatoes and tomato paste and pour in the pot with the onion, carrot, and garlic. Sprinkle in all Italian seasonings, with chile flakes, salt, pepper, and sugar. Let simmer.
- Slowly add golden brown meatballs to sauce and heat on low for another 30 or so minutes.
- Boil water and cook pasta... or make your own: http://mycookingisamazing.blogspot.com/2012/09/my-homemade-pasta.html
- Serve hot, top with cheese
You better love it, if not - you gotta come over to my place and I will show you how it is done! :)
