Sicilian Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Combine minced garlic with the rich and tangy tomato sauce, adding a hint of depth from the concentrated tomato paste. Fresh parsley and basil leaves bring a bright, herbaceous note to the mixture. Heat the sauce to a rolling boil and then reduce the heat to allow it to gently simmer.

In a large, spacious bowl, combine ground beef and ground pork for a hearty meat mixture. Incorporate crunchy bread crumbs, nutty parmesan cheese, and a pinch of garlic powder to enhance the flavor. Finally, fold in some chopped parsley for added freshness. Use your hands to shape the mixture into meatballs of a substantial size, roughly equivalent to the size of a child's fist.

Heat some olive oil in a large skillet over high heat and carefully add the meatballs, allowing them to brown on all sides. Once they are nicely colored, transfer the meatballs to the sauce mixture. Return the pot to low heat and let it simmer for an extended period of four hours, allowing all the flavors to meld together.