Mama's Homemade Meatballs and Tomato Sauce Recipe
Mama’s Homemade Meatballs Recipe
Ingredients
Approximately 3 lbs of ground beef
1 cup of Italian style bread crumbs
1 package of Lipton onion soup mix
1 cup of sour cream
Half cup of ketchup
Grated parmesan cheese to your liking
A few dashes of garlic powder
Salt & pepper to taste
Directions
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Roll into medium sized balls. Bake for around 30 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
My Easy Homemade Tomato Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
1 small sweet onion, diced
5 minced garlic cloves
4+ tbsp of good Italian olive oil
1 - 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar glaze
salt & pepper
4 cans of crushed tomatoes
a few pinches of sugar
chopped fresh basil
Sauté the diced onion in a generous amount of olive oil. If I have cherry tomatoes in stock, I’ll throw in a handful. After a few minutes & when the onions are translucent, add the minced garlic and chopped basil. Mix that around and let that cook for about two minutes. Pour in all of the crushed tomatoes. Add a few pinches of sugar, a couple drizzles of balsamic vinegar glaze, and salt & pepper to taste. Simmer for 45 minutes or more.
* I use a large Staub dutch oven to cook my sauce.
* You can also add a pint of cream and a few shots of vodka to make a delicious homemade vodka sauce.