Kitchen super bowl

Recipe for homemade sauce, meatballs, ravioli, and a meatball hoagie with Oliverio peppers and Dunnuzio buns:

Homemade Tomato Sauce:

Ingredients:

• 2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add chopped onions and garlic, sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Pour in crushed tomatoes and stir well.
4. Add dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
5. Simmer the sauce uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Adjust seasoning if necessary. If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can blend it using an immersion blender.

Homemade Meatballs:

Ingredients:

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

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
2. Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1-1.5 inches in diameter.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.

Ravioli:

You can use store-bought ravioli or make your own following your preferred recipe.

Meatball Hoagie with Oliverio Peppers and Dunnuzio Buns:

Ingredients:

• Cooked meatballs
• Hoagie buns (Dunnuzio or any other type)
• Oliverio peppers (pickled peppers)
• Provolone cheese slices
• Optional: additional tomato sauce

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Slice the hoagie buns in half lengthwise and place them on a baking sheet.
3. If desired, warm the cooked meatballs in the homemade tomato sauce.
4. Place meatballs on the bottom half of each hoagie bun.
5. Top with slices of provolone cheese and Oliverio peppers.
6. Place the hoagie buns in the oven and bake for about 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the buns are toasted.
7. Remove from the oven and assemble the hoagies.
8. Serve with extra tomato sauce on the side for dipping, if desired.

Enjoy your delicious homemade meal!