Homemade Sunday Sauce with Meatballs & Fresh Pasta Recipe

Name: Homemade Sunday Sauce with Meatballs & Fresh Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 300 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (For sautéing and browning); 1 medium Yellow Onion (Finely chopped); 4 cloves Garlic (Minced); 28 oz can Crushed Tomatoes (Good quality); 6 oz can Tomato Paste; 1/2 cup Fresh Basil (Chopped, plus more for garnish); 1 teaspoon Salt (Or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper (Or to taste); 1 lb Ground Beef (80/20) (For meatballs); 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs (Plain or Italian style); 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (Grated); 1 unit Large Egg (For meatballs); 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (For pasta dough); 1 cup Semolina Flour (For pasta dough); 3 units Large Eggs (For pasta dough)

Channel your inner nonna with this classic Italian-American Sunday sauce recipe. Learn to make savory meatballs, a rich tomato sauce, and fresh homemade pasta from scratch for a comforting family meal.

#Italian

#Pasta

#Sauce

#Meatballs

#Homemade

#Comfort Food

#Sunday Dinner

#Nonna Recipe

Delicious Homemade Sunday Sauce with Meatballs

Recipe Information

Prep Time

Cook Time

Total Time

Servings

Medium

Italian-American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

750

Calories

45g

Protein

80g

Carbs

28g

Fat

Freshly Made Pasta Ready to Cook

Ingredients

Servings: 8

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Rich Tomato Sauce Simmering with Meatballs

Instructions

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Prepare pasta dough by combining flours and eggs. Knead until smooth, then let rest for 30 minutes. This step is shown briefly in the video.
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Prepare pasta dough by combining flours and eggs. Knead until smooth, then let rest for 30 minutes. This step is shown briefly in the video.
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Knead dough for at least 10 minutes to develop gluten, ensuring a good texture.
2
Mix ground beef with breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Form into golf-ball sized meatballs. The video shows shaping the meatballs.
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Mix ground beef with breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Form into golf-ball sized meatballs. The video shows shaping the meatballs.
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Don't overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender.

3
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides until golden. Remove and set aside. This is visible in the video.
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Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides until golden. Remove and set aside. This is visible in the video.
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Browning adds deep flavor to the meatballs and sauce.
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In the same pot, add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. This part is featured in the video.
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In the same pot, add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. This part is featured in the video.
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Don't burn the garlic; it becomes bitter easily.
5
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, fresh basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cover. The video shows the sauce simmering.
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Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, fresh basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cover. The video shows the sauce simmering.
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The longer the sauce simmers, the richer its flavor will be. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

6
Add the browned meatballs back into the simmering sauce. Continue to simmer, covered, for at least 2-3 hours, or even longer, for flavors to meld. This is shown in the video.
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Add the browned meatballs back into the simmering sauce. Continue to simmer, covered, for at least 2-3 hours, or even longer, for flavors to meld. This is shown in the video.
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Taste and adjust seasoning during simmering. A slow simmer is key for tenderness.
7
Roll out and cut the fresh pasta dough. Cook the fresh pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, usually 2-4 minutes. The video shows pasta being cooked.
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Roll out and cut the fresh pasta dough. Cook the fresh pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, usually 2-4 minutes. The video shows pasta being cooked.
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Fresh pasta cooks much faster than dried pasta; don't overcook.
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Serve the fresh pasta with generous amounts of Sunday sauce and meatballs. Garnish with fresh basil and extra grated Parmesan cheese. The final dish is presented in the video.
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Serve the fresh pasta with generous amounts of Sunday sauce and meatballs. Garnish with fresh basil and extra grated Parmesan cheese. The final dish is presented in the video.
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A sprinkle of red pepper flakes can add a nice kick.