How to Make Sunday Sauce with Meatballs, Sausage & Pork Ribs
Bring everyone to the table with a rich Sunday sauce filled with sweet Italian sausage, country-style pork ribs, and beef meatballs, slowly braised in marinara until tender.
Sunday Sauce: A Tradition Worth Gathering For. More than a meal, Sunday sauce is an Italian-American weekend ritual. A pot of rich tomato gravy, tender meats, and time around the dinner table turns a familiar recipe into a family tradition. Follow along with Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace to make it at home.
Quick Answer: Sear the sausage, country-style pork ribs, and meatballs separately in olive oil. Transfer the meats to an oven-safe pot, add 2 quarts of marinara sauce, cover, and braise at 300°F for approximately 2 hours.
SUNDAY SAUCE INGREDIENTS
3 Sweet Italian Sausages
3 Country-Style Pork Ribs
3 Beef Meatballs
2 qt. Marinara Sauce
Olive oil, as needed for searing
Shop for ingredients at Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace.
Pro Tip: Sear each type of meat separately, as directed, so the pan is not overcrowded and each piece has room to brown.
SUNDAY SAUCE INSTRUCTIONS
Sear the Meats
Step 1: Heat olive oil in a sauté pan. Sear the sweet Italian sausage, country-style pork ribs, and beef meatballs separately.
Transfer to an Oven-Safe Pot
Step 2: Remove the seared meats from the pan and place them into an oven-safe pot.
Add the Marinara Sauce
Step 3: Pour 2 quarts of marinara sauce over the meat.
Cover and Braise
Step 4: Cover the pot with an oven-safe lid and place it in a preheated 300°F oven for approximately 2 hours.
Why You’ll Love This Sunday Sauce
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Three meats, one comforting pot. Sweet Italian sausage, country-style pork ribs, and beef meatballs bring their own flavor to the marinara as everything cooks together.
A short ingredient list. Prepared marinara keeps the recipe simple, with olive oil and three kinds of meat rounding out the ingredients.
Time for the table. After searing, the covered pot goes into the oven for a slow braise—a weekend meal made for gathering.
Serving Suggestions
Ways to Serve Your Sunday Sauce
Spoon the sauce over your favorite pasta and serve the meat alongside it. Add crusty Italian bread for the sauce and a simple green salad to round out the meal.
Finish with grated Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano Reggiano, if you like. These serving suggestions are optional and are not included in the recipe ingredient list.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunday sauce?
Sunday sauce is a rich Italian-American tomato sauce, also called Sunday gravy, cooked with meats such as sausage, pork ribs, and meatballs. It is a family-style meal traditionally enjoyed around the Sunday dinner table.
What meats are in this Sunday sauce recipe?
This recipe uses 3 sweet Italian sausages, 3 country-style pork ribs, and 3 beef meatballs.
How long does this Sunday sauce cook?
After the meats are seared, the covered pot cooks in a 300°F oven for approximately 2 hours. Searing time is additional.
Does this recipe use prepared marinara sauce?
Yes. This recipe calls for 2 quarts of marinara sauce, which is poured over the seared meats before the covered pot goes into the oven.
Where can I shop for the ingredients?
Shop for ingredients at Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace or visit uncleg.com/shop to explore online shopping options.
Shop for Your Next Sunday Dinner
Gather the ingredients for Sunday sauce at Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace, from sweet Italian sausage and country-style pork ribs to meatballs and marinara. Explore online shopping or find your nearest Uncle G’s.