MAMA MIA PASTA
Steps:
- mix eggs, crumbled bread, small sliced onion, 1/4 cup parmesean cheese, salt & pepper as preferred and ground sirloin in a large mixing bowl till texture is consistent form 2" diameter meat balls (should yeild 15-18) pour 1/2 cups olive oil in a medium heat frying pan along with 1 thinly sliced garlic clove cook garlic till soft; not brown. add meatballs, turning till brown on the outside and juices are sealed (do not cook through; should be uncooked inside) remove from heat and hold till sauce is ready place diced tomatoes, can diced tomatoes, 1/4 cup basil, 1/4 cup oregano,6 cloves garlic (cut i half), salt & pepper to taste in a large pot over medium heat when sauce begins to bubble, reduce to low heat. add can tomato puree, 1/4 cup parmesean cheese stir thoroughly add meatballs cook for about an hour ( vegetables, & meat will slow-cook, sealing in flavor of the sauce add tomato paste, 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper, wine, 1/2 cup water and a pinch of nutmeg to the pot, stir frequently while sauce is cooking (nutmeg removes the acidity of the fresh tomatoes) boil pasta till al dente in water, 1 tbsp olive oil & pinch of salt. remove and drain pasta and place in large serving bowl add 1/2 cup sauce to the cooked pasta (it will prevent pasta from sticking and will uniformly add taste to the pasta prepare individual servings of pasta with sauce on top, a meatball & sausage liberally add grated cheese if desired. add a dollop of fresh riccotta cheese on top of the sauce for a special treat! serve with a nice caesar salad
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