🍝 Sunday Sauce or Gravy? Let’s talk History! 🤔 drop me a comment below— what do you call it?
Happy Sunday! Today, let’s explore the world of Sunday sauce, or as some Italian Americans call it, “gravy.” 🍅🍝 Discover the origins and controversy behind this term! 🇮🇹💥
Sunday sauce is a slow-cooked tomato-based sauce with garlic, onions, herbs, and meats like sausage and meatballs. It’s a staple in Italian American households. 🍅❤️
Now, let’s talk about the term “gravy.” Some Italian Americans from NY and NJ have used it for generations. 🗽🍽️ It originated from Italy, where “sugo” or “ragù” referred to meat-based tomato sauces. Immigrants used “gravy” to bridge the language gap. 🌎🚢
The controversy arises because in Italy, “gravy” refers to a meat-based sauce served with roast meats. 🍖🍗 Some purists argue it dilutes the true meaning. Others see it as a cultural fusion and embrace the evolving language. 🇺🇸🇮🇹
Whether you call it Sunday sauce or gravy, it’s a testament to Italian American culture and the power of food to unite. 🥰❤️
This Sunday, simmer that sauce, and savor the flavors that connect generations. Whether you’re team “gravy” or team “sauce,” let the tradition bring joy, love, and the taste of Italy to your table. Buon appetito! 🍽️🇮
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4 Comments
My family has done this for generations !!! So delicious!!!
You need the Maillard reaction on the outside of the meatballs. It adds umami and richness to the dish. You’re supposed to deglaze the pan you fried your meatballs in with wine or cream and scrape the fond off the bottom. That’s a sauce base. Not 4 cans of tomatoes in a pot with parsley and mushy meatballs
Cover the meatballs with more sauce please…..
I wonder if u got it friedthe bottom then put it in the sauce would change the flavor as well🤔