09/14/2025
π SUNDAY SAUCE done right. Pork chops, meatballs & sausage simmered low and slow in red wine + tomato sauce, then piled high over pasta.
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π 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
π Salt & black pepper
π 4 bone-in pork chops
π 3 large yellow onions, diced
π 1 carrot, diced
π 13 cloves garlic, minced
π Β½ bottle red wine
π ΒΌ tsp red pepper flakes
π 2 bay leaves
π ΒΌ tsp dried thyme
π ΒΌ tsp dried oregano
π 28 oz. crushed tomatoes
π 6 slices white bread, torn
π 1 cup whole milk
π 2 lbs. ground beef (90% lean)
π ΒΌ cup Italian parsley, chopped
π ΒΌ cup Pecorino or Parmigiano, grated
π ΒΌ cup pine nuts or mac nuts, chopped
π 4 large eggs
π 2 lbs. Italian sausage
π 3 lbs. penne pasta
In a large heavy pot over medium-high heat, warm 3 tbsp olive oil. Season pork chops with salt and brown well on both sides. Remove and set aside. Add 2 diced onions, 1 carrot, and a pinch of salt. SautΓ© 1β2 minutes, then add 10 garlic cloves, stirring carefully so they donβt burn. When onions are soft, pour in red wine, lower heat, and simmer until reduced by half. Return pork chops to the pot, then add red pepper flakes, bay leaves, thyme, oregano, 2 tbsp salt, and tomatoes. Simmer gently while you make the meatballs.
Preheat oven to 325Β°F. Soak bread pieces in milk. In a skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add the remaining diced onion and a pinch of salt, cooking until soft. In a large bowl, mix soaked bread, cooked onions, ground beef, 3 garlic cloves, parsley, cheese, nuts, 1Β½ tsp salt, Β½ tsp pepper, and eggs. Form into tennis ballβsized meatballs and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake 20β25 minutes, until firm.
After the sauce has simmered for about 2 hours, add the meatballs and Italian sausage. Simmer another 45β60 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Cook pasta, toss with enough sauce to coat, then top with pork chops, sausage, and meatballs. Serve with salad, crusty bread, and plenty of grated cheese.
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