Serves 4
What you need:
- 1 Medium Carrot
- 2 Medium Celery Stalks
- 1/2 medium onion
- 4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Pound of D&D Market’s Meatball Mix
- 1 (28oz) Can of D’Aprile Tomatoes (crushed or pureed)
- 1 Teaspoon Tomato Paste (optional)
- 1/2 Cup Pasta Water
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
- 1 Pound DeCecco Penne Rigat
- Top with a dollop of Liuzzi Ricotta and a sprinkling of Parmigiano or Romano Cheese
What to do:
- Chop the Carrot, celery and onion finely.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil and add chopped vegetables and sauté until the onion is pale in color.
- Add the ground meat and sauté until it starts to brown.
- Add the tomatoes and paste if desired.
- Add salt and pepper and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook sauce for about 3 hours over low heat stirring occasionally.
- When ready cook the penne in boiling salted water. Drain well.
- If sauce is too thick add the pasta water to the sauce.
- Toss the pasta with the sauce.
- Top each plate with a dollop of ricotta and Parmigiano or Romano Cheese.
- Serve with your favorite salad and wine. Enjoy a D’Aprile Family favorite!