Gran Gran's Italian Meatballs & Sugo

Ingredients for Meatballs

• 1 lb. of ground beef
• 3 cloves of garlic, crushed
• 2 tsp. of sweet basil
• 1 tsp. of parsley
• 4 slices of bread, soaked in water
• 2 eggs
• 3 Tbsp. of parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Soak bread slices in water until completely moistened.
2. Tear wet bread slices into small pieces.
3. Mix all ingredients together to make 12 small meatballs.
4. Brown meatballs in olive oil until cooked through.
5. Add to sugo and simmer.

Ingredients for Sugo

• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves of garlic, crushed
• 2 cans of tomato paste
• 1 can of tomato sauce
• 2 tsp. of sweet basil
• 2 Tbsp. of sugar
• 2 cups of water
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Saute onion and garlic in olive oil.
2. Add remaining ingredients and meatballs.
3. Let sugo and meatballs simmer over low heat for 4 hours, stirring frequently.
4. Serve over pasta of choice.

Prepared by Chelsea Curry
Louisiana Anthology
September 27, 2021