My sister-in-law Edna recently sent me a copy of one of my mother’s recipes. What was so special about it was that it is in my mon’s handwriting. I only hav about a dozen of her recipes that are handwritten. So I thought I would share this one with you.
For the Sauce
1 stick Butter
1 cup Green Onions chopped
2 jumbo Onions chopped
1 cup chopped Celery
2 cups chopped Bell Pepper
1/2 cup chopped Parsley
5 toes Garlic chopped fine
2 tablespoons Italian dry Seasoning
5 Bay Leaves
Saute all ingredients 15 minutes in iron pot, then add one 2 1/2 can imported whole Italian tomatoes,let cook, slowly for 1 hour. Then add 3 cans imported tom paste 6oz, 3 cans tomato sauce 8oz, then 3 cups water. Salt and Pepper. Let simmer another 2 1/2 hours then add the meatballs and simmer of 1/2 hour to 45 minutes on low heat.
Meatballs
3 pounds ground meat
1 cup green Onions chopped
1 large Onion chopped
2 cups Celery
1/2 cup chopped Parsley
1 cup Bell Peppers chopped
5 toes Garlic minced
6 Eggs
1 cup Breadcrumbs
Salt & Pepper
Mix all and make into balls. Saute in one cup Olive Oil until browned.
Enjoy!!!
