Cristina34's Notes:
Expand1 pound meatloaf mix (beef, veal, pork) Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup canola oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup grated pecorino romano cheese Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 loaf bakery style italian bread (day old) Ask a question about this ingredient
2 eggs Ask a question about this ingredient
fresh pepper to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
Soak day old italian bread in warm water for a couple minutes until water is absorbed by the bread. Peel off the crust and take the remaining insides of the bread and squeeze until most of the water is out. .
Ask a question about this stepIn bowl combine meat, cheese, the moist bread, and the two eggs. Use hands to fold meat into itself until all ingredients are evenly combined. Do not over mix it will make the meat tough. Use fresh pepper to taste.
Ask a question about this stepCover the bottom of a large frying pan with about an 1/4 of canola oil. heat this on medium-high.
Ask a question about this stepRoll meatballs with hands into balls slightly bigger than golf balls and place gingerly into frying pan. Fry for about 3 minutes on each side. The meatballs should still be raw in the middle as they will cook in the sauce.
Ask a question about this stepRemove meatballs from frying pan and put on a plate covered with a paper towel to soak up some of the grease.
Ask a question about this step1 pound country style pork ribs Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup good olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
4 cloves of garlic Ask a question about this ingredient
1 small can of tomato paste Ask a question about this ingredient
2 16 ounces cans of crushed tomatos Ask a question about this ingredient
1 16 ounce can of tomato puree Ask a question about this ingredient
1 bunch fresh basil Ask a question about this ingredient
salt & pepper to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
Salt and pepper pork ribs liberally.
Ask a question about this stepHeat up a cast iron pot to medium-high heat, add the pork ribs and brown on each side (about 2 minutes per side). Remove the pork.
Ask a question about this stepIn the same pot, cover the bottom with good olive oil and heat up on medium heat. Chop up garlic and add to pot.
Ask a question about this stepOnce garlic is browned, add can of tomato paste and spread on bottom of pot. Let cook for about 30 seconds then add 16 ounces of water. Add salt to taste and bring to boil. Cook for 2 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepAdd the crushed tomatoes and tomato puree. Add basil to taste (usually about 12-15 leaves).
Ask a question about this stepAdd pork back to sauce, bring to boil.
Ask a question about this stepReduce down to a simmer and let cook for 45 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepSECRET INGREDIENT - This is what makes the sauce taste so amazing. Once the oil from the meatballs has cooled down sufficiently add half of it to the sauce and mix.
Ask a question about this stepAdd cooked meatballs to sauce and let cook for 15 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepCook pasta according to box and pour liberal amounts of sauce, serve with meatballs, pork ribs and freshly grated parmesan cheese & black pepper to taste.
Ask a question about this stepENJOY!
Ask a question about this stepI love these kind of Sunday meals. My grandfather use to be the cheese grater from a large wedge of Pecorino Romano before our meals too, we would watch and wait for him to break off a little piece to nibble on...thanks for bringing back the memories!
Oh yes that is my favorite part!!! Glad you enjoyed the story :)
Ken is an award-winning executive chef and owner of seven Boston area restaurants: Clio, Toro, Uni, Coppa, KO Prime, La Verdad and Earth.
Oh yes that is my favorite part!!! Glad you enjoyed the story :)