Sunday Sauce with Meatballs and Sausage: A Heavenly Dish You Won’t Forget

🍝 Sunday Sauce with Meatballs and Sausage — A Family Favorite

Rich, slow-simmered tomato sauce, tender homemade meatballs, and juicy Italian sausage come together in this classic comfort dish that’s perfect for Sunday gatherings or any day you want a taste of tradition.

🧂 Ingredients

Meatballs

• 1 lb ground beef (or beef/pork mix)
• ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan
• 1 egg
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt & pepper
• Olive oil (for frying)

Sauce

• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes (San Marzano preferred)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt & pepper
• 2–3 Italian sausage links (mild or spicy)