This is our favorite spagetti dinner...we make it extra special by adding everything but the kitchen sink into it. Yes, there are a lot of ingredients, and yes it takes awhile, so please don't be put off, it is well worth the effort. It has layers of flavor that taste even better the next day after chilling in the fridge. I...
Provided by Baby Kato
Categories Beef
Time 4h30m
Number Of Ingredients 45
Steps:
- 1. SPICY TOMATO & VEGETABLE SAUCE - In a large pot, cook the onion and garlic for a few minutes, in olive oil, over medium heat, then add the red and green peppers, then add the celery, and carrots.
- 2. Next add the lemon salt, celery salt, oregano, parsley, basil, cloves, caraway seeds, bay leaf, chili pepper flakes and coarse sea salt. (Cook 5 minutes, until it starts to caramelize), then add the mushrooms and zucchini.
- 3. Now add the white sugar, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chicken stock, V8 juice, red wine and cheeses and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
- 4. MEATBALLS - Combine the beef, pork, veal, shallot, garlic, egg, prepared bread, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, oregano and parsley in large bowl and gently mix by hand.
- 5. Roll into balls,(your favorite size) and drop raw into the simmering sauce.
- 6. To the sauce add the raw sausages and pepperoni and cook gently on low for 3 hours.
- 7. Serve over hot buttered noodles with a nice Italian bread and a simple green salad.
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