| -----SAUCE----- 1 Onion, medium -- minced 1 tablespoon Basil, dried -- crushed 2 tablespoon Bell pepper -- minced 1 teaspoon Oregano, dried -- crushed 1 Celery stalk -- minced 1 Bay leave 1 Garlic, clove -- minced 1/2 cup Red wine -- dry 3 tablespoon Vegetable oil 1 cup Water 1 can Whole tomatoes -- chopped (1lb 2 teaspoon Salt 12oz cn) 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper 1 can Tomato pureee (1lb 12 oz cn) -----MEAT BALLS----- 1 pound Ground beef 4 Eggs 1/2 pound Ground pork 1/4 cup Parsley -- chopped 1/2 pound Ground veal Oregano -- dried (dash) 1 cup Onions -- chopped 1 teaspoon Salt 1 Garlic clove -- minced 1/2 teaspoon Pepper -- black Grated parmesan cheese 1/4 cup Oil 1 cup Bread crumbs SAUCE: Cook minced onion, green pepper, celery and 1 clove garlic in 3 Tbsp oil until vegetables are tender. Add tomatoes and liquid, tomato puree, basil, 1 tsp oregano and bay leaf and simmer. MEAT BALLS: Combine all ingredients and mix well. Make 1" balls and fry on medium heat until lightly browned. Place meatballs into simmering sauce. |