Rao's Marinara Sauce

Ingredients

Four 28-ounce cans whole tomatoes with basil, preferably from San Marzano

1⁄2 cup olive oil

6 tablespoons minced onion

4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

12 leaves fresh basil, torn (optional)

Pinch of dried oregano

Directions

Remove tomatoes from can and place in a large bowl,... See more

SUNDAY GRAVY:

Makes 2.5 quarts sauce

1 pound lean beef, such as eye round

1 pound pork tenderloin

1 pound hot or sweet Italian sausage

1 pound beef braciole

1/2 cup olive oil

4 garlic cloves, smashed

1 cup water

3 tbsps tomato paste

3- 35 oz cans San Marzano tomatoes, hand crushed with juice

kosher salt and ground black pepper

14 meatballs

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Frankie's meatballs recipe:

1 pound lean ground beef

1/2 pound veal

1/2 pound ground pork

2 large eggs

1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese

1.5 fresh parsley, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

kosher salt and ground black pepper

2 cups plain Italian-style breadcrumbs

2 cups cold water

1 cup olive oil

1 garlic clove, smashed

In a large mixing bowl,... See more