Meatballs and Red Gravy

We love Italian. This is a great meatball and red gravy dish. It takes a little time, but well worth it. I usually double this and freeze.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• meatball

• 2  lbs  ground chuck
• 1  lb ground pork
• 2  eggs
• 1  cup  breadcrumbs
• 1  cup celery
• 2  cups onions
• 1  bunch green onion
• 6  garlic cloves
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley
• 2  tablespoons salt
• 2  tablespoons white pepper
• 2  tablespoons black pepper
• 1  teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3  tablespoons  italian seasoning
• 1  cup parmesan cheese

• red gravy

• 4  tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1  onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup celery
• 1  cup parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Meatballs.
2. Mix all ingredients and form into balls. Bake in 350 oven for 45 minutes.
3. Gravy.
4. On a low fire, fry paste in olive oil for 30-45 minutes. Add sugar, seasonings and paste can of water. Cook 15 minute Add the tomato sauce and then fill each sauce can half way with water and add. Add the Parmesan cheese. Simmer 2 hours.
5. When the meatballs are finished, add to the gravy.