Old Fashioned Sicilian Succo

Submitted by FLUFFSTER

"This is so tasty! So authentic! So easy! It just gets better the longer it sets. I like to make mine the day before. This doubles and triples well. If you are a meatless family, just substitute 2 1/2 pounds of zucchini for the meat. I wait until just about the last minute before I stir in the basil leaves, torn into small pieces, as it gets "tired" if you put it in any earlier. Also use your fingers to break up the basil, minus the stems, cutting it bruises the leaves and they will turn black."

 

• Ready In: 5hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• olive oil (for frying)
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons fresh basil, torn
• 3⁄4 lb ground beef
• 6 ounces ground pork
• 1⁄3 cup dry breadcrumbs, plus
• 1 tablespoon dry breadcrumbs
• 1⁄3 cup parmesan cheese, plus
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped

directions

1. In a large pot mix together garlic, tomato sauce, tomato paste, parsley and basil. Bring sauce to a boil and then turn down the heat and simmer.
2. In a large bowl mix together the ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder and parsley. Shape into large balls. In a skillet, fry meat balls in olive oil until brown.
3. Add to sauce mixture. Simmer over low heat for 4 hours.