Grandma’s Sunday Sauce: The Perfect Meat Sauce for any Pasta Dish

Grandma’s Sunday Sauce: A Hearty, Traditional Italian Recipe

This authentic Sunday sauce comes straight from my grandmother’s kitchen in Puglia, Italy. A true all-day simmered meat sauce, this recipe is rich, flavorful, and deeply comforting.

One of her secrets? Adding bones from meals throughout the week creates a depth of flavor that’s both hearty and distinct. The result is a sauce that instantly brings back memories of overflowing pasta dishes and family gatherings.

You can make this in a Dutch oven or slow cooker, but for the best flavor, let it sit overnight before serving. This allows the sauce to develop even richer, deeper flavors, making it even more delicious the next day.

Serve over pasta with plenty of Parmesan and fresh bread—because no drop of this sauce should go to waste!

IngreDIENTS

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 1/2 pounds hot Italian sausage links with casing removed

  • 1 pound organic ground meat

  • 1 6 ounce bone in pork chop cut length wise and with bone

  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian herb mix

  • 6 cloves garlic smashed and chopped

  • 6 sun-dried tomatoes, preferably not oil-packed

  • Three 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes

  • 2 large onions, chopped

  • 4 bay leafs

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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