***For the sauce*** 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound meaty pork neck bones or spareribs 1 pound veal stew meat, in 1-inch cubes OR 2 veal shoulder chops, cut in 1-inch cubes 1 pound Italian-style plain or fennel pork sausages 4 cloves garlic, sliced in half 1/4 cup tomato paste 3 cans (28- to 35 ounce size) Italian peeled tomatoes 2 cups water salt and freshly ground pepper 6 fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces ***For the Meatballs*** 1 pound ground beef or a combination of beef and pork 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs, preferably homemade 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon very finely minced garlic 1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 teaspoon salt freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil ***To Serve*** 1 pound shells or rigatoni pasta, cooked and still hot freshly grated Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
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