Sunday Gravy/Sauce

Well I know it's not Sunday,but when I growing up we would have Sunday Gravy(or sauce which ever way you want to say it) on Thursdays too. So once in a  while I will make it during the week. You will need imported canned tomatoes both crushed and whole,I  put the cam of whole tomatoes in the blender and give them a whir, yes they become crushed tomatoes, but they are not as thick and make the gravy a little looser. I make my meatballs with organic turkey and use organic Italian turkey sausage. You can use whatever meat you'd like and also any favorite meatball recipe  you know. {I will to be sharing mine, family secret)

However here are some hints: fresh garlic, fresh grated cheese, fresh Italian parsley, eggs,  bread either white or Italian (no crusts) whirled in a blender, to soak it or not soak in milk is up to you and of course salt and pepper to taste. I bake them in the oven. Gravy or sauce: In a soup like pot. heat a little olive oil add some chopped of crushed garlic Do not Burn Garlic. Add tomatoes a little sugar ( about 1 tea or to your taste) black pepper. Bring to a boil cook uncovered for about 10-15 minutes. When sausage and  balls are finished baking add to sauce. Hint: put sausage in first, then balls.

Stir gently,( cover but keep the lid a little open) put the burner on very low. Cook at least for three hours. Do stir the pot every once in while to prevent the gravy from sticking to the bottom of the pot.Toward the last 15 minutes or so chop up some fresh basil and stir it in to the gravy.Serve with nice whole wheat Pasta or what you like a nice fresh salad and some fresh broccoli with garlic. Now make enough for Sunday I did.