Old Fashioned Sicilian Succo

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My Nana used to cook this for me when I was young and as she prepared things and we waited for the sauce to finish, she'd tell me great stories about her life in Sicily and other secret business! This recipe is the best sauce I've ever had- I really think it can bring the family together. Just prepare it and you'll see that when dinner time comes everyone's mouths will be watering because of the great smell, the entire family can gather around the table and there will be enough for everyone, I promise! Good for vegetarians too-just substitute 2 1/2 pounds of chopped zucchini for the meatballs.

Submitted by Joiamia

Updated on August 31, 2023

close up view of Sicilian Succo with cheese and bread in a white bowl

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

4 hrs

Total Time:

4 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

20

Yield:

20 servings

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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.
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.

Recipe Tip

You can make the sauce with the meatball recipe included here, or substitute a 2-pound beef shoulder or pork rump. For a vegetarian version of the sauce, substitute 2 1/2 pounds of zucchini.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

234	Calories
11g	Fat
17g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 234
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 5g	23%
Cholesterol 46mg	15%
Sodium 1044mg	45%
Total Carbohydrate 17g	6%
Dietary Fiber 3g	12%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 17g	35%
Vitamin C 17mg	19%
Calcium 91mg	7%
Iron 4mg	19%
Potassium 924mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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