meatballs sausage and braciole recipe

Sure! Here’s a traditional Italian recipe for meatballs, sausage, and braciole:

Ingredients:

For Meatballs:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 egg
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil for frying

For Sausage:

• 1 lb Italian sausage links (sweet or hot, according to preference)

For Braciole:

• 4 thin slices of beef (flank steak or top round)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 4 slices prosciutto
• 4 slices provolone cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Toothpicks or kitchen twine

For Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans (28 oz each) crushed tomatoes
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Meatballs:
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
   • Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
   • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the meatballs until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
2. Cook the Sausage:
   • In the same skillet, add the Italian sausage links. Cook over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. Prepare the Braciole:
   • Lay the thin slices of beef flat on a cutting board. Season with salt and pepper.
   • Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs evenly over each slice.
   • Place a slice of prosciutto and provolone cheese on top of each slice of beef.
   • Sprinkle chopped parsley over the cheese.
   • Roll up each slice of beef tightly and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
4. Make the Sauce:
   • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until softened.
   • Stir in crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, dried oregano, dried basil, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a simmer.
   • Add the browned meatballs, sausage links, and braciole rolls to the pot of sauce. Cover and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender and the flavors are well combined.
   • Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Stir in chopped fresh basil before serving.
5. Serve:
   • Serve the meatballs, sausage, and braciole with the tomato sauce spooned over the top. Optionally, sprinkle with additional grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Enjoy your delicious Italian feast of meatballs, sausage, and braciole!