Classic Italian Sunday Sauce & Meatballs Recipe (In Just 90 Minutes!)

By Chef Ange

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This authentic Italian Sunday sauce and meatballs recipe delivers deep, slow-simmered flavor in about 90 minutes. Built in the classic Italian American tradition, the sauce develops richness through proper browning, concentrated tomato depth, and a layered blend of high-quality canned tomato products chosen strategically for balance and texture. The result is a thick, vibrant red sauce that tastes like it cooked all day. The meatballs are tender, flavorful, and pan-seared before finishing in the sauce, creating a hearty, restaurant-quality Sunday dinner perfect for pasta night, family gatherings, or holiday meals. INGREDIENTS Meatballs Yield: About 30–35 large meatballs • 2 pounds ground beef (80/20) • 1 pound ground pork • 1 pound ground veal • 2 cups seasoned panko breadcrumbs • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley • 1 cup whole milk • 1 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese • 4 large eggs • 3 garlic cloves, finely grated • Kosher salt, to taste • Freshly ground black pepper, to t

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