Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 small green bell pepper, (seeded and finely diced)
  • 1 medium onion, (diced)
  • 3 garlic cloves, (finely diced)
  • 1 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 28 oz can tomato puree
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, (grated)
  • 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper, (freshly ground )
  • 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning, (dried )
  • 1 Tbsp fresh basil, (chopped)
  • 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, (chopped)
  • 2 tsp fresh oregano, (chopped (1 tsp dried can be substituted in you can't find fresh))
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, (divided)
  • 1/2 small green bell pepper, (seeded and finely diced)
  • 1 medium onion, (diced)
  • 1 garlic clove, (finely diced)
  • 1 lb ground beef, (80/20 meat:fat ratio)
  • 1 lb ground beef/veal/pork mix, (ground beef can be substituted)
  • 2 eggs, (lightly beaten)
  • 3/4 cups bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, (grated)
  • 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp fresh basil, (chopped)
  • 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, (chopped)
  • 1 tsp fresh oregano, (chopped (1/2 tsp dried can be substituted in you can't find fresh))
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

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