Old Fashioned Sicilian Succo

Ground beef and ground pork meatballs are pan-fried in olive oil and served over a rich tomato sauce in this traditional Sicilian recipe. You can substitute zucchini for the meatballs for a vegetarian version.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr
• Total Time: 4 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 234 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 4 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 3 (29 ounce) cans tomato sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot mix together garlic, tomato sauce, tomato paste, parsley and basil. Bring sauce to a boil and then turn down the heat and simmer.

Step 2

In a large bowl mix together the ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder and parsley. Shape into balls the size of a child's fist. In a skillet, fry meatballs in hot olive oil until brown. Add to sauce mixture. Simmer over low heat for four hours.