Jul 14 2026
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Sunday Macaroni Recipe

Inspired by Carmelina's
Time2h
Serves4

Meatballs, Sulmona sausage, and beef rib in a savory tomato sauce, dollop of whipped ricotta, homemade penne. served every day.

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Sausage and Beef Rib

Tomato Sauce

Homemade Penne

Whipped Ricotta

Method

Meatballs

  1. 1

    Prepare Meatballs

    In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Shape Meatballs

    Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Set aside.

Sausage and Beef Rib

  1. 3

    Brown Sausage and Beef Rib

    In a large pot, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add Sulmona sausage and beef rib, searing them until browned on all sides. Remove from pot and set aside.

Tomato Sauce

  1. 4

    Sauté Aromatics

    In the same pot, add more olive oil if necessary. Sauté chopped onion until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.

  2. 5

    Add Tomatoes and Seasoning

    Add canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and bring to a simmer.

  3. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    Return the browned sausage and beef rib to the pot. Add the meatballs gently into the sauce as well. Simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

  4. 7

    Finish with Fresh Basil

    Stir in chopped basil just before serving.

Homemade Penne

  1. 8

    Make Dough

    On a clean surface, mound the flour and make a well in the center. Add the eggs and salt into the well. Gradually mix the flour into the eggs until a dough forms.

  2. 9

    Knead Dough

    Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Wrap in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.

  3. 10

    Roll and Cut Pasta

    Roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thick and cut into penne shapes. Allow to dry slightly.

Whipped Ricotta

  1. 11

    Prepare Whipped Ricotta

    In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, heavy cream, and salt. Using a hand mixer, whip until light and fluffy.

Final Assembly

  1. 12

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the homemade penne until al dente, about 2-3 minutes. Drain and add to the sauce.

  2. 13

    Serve

    Toss the cooked penne in the sauce with the meatballs and sausage, then plate. Top each serving with a dollop of whipped ricotta.

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