Both of my dad's parents came to America from Italy, so his family Italian suppers were legendary! Here is his all-day slow-cooked supper - along with my favorite picture of my dad and me.
Dad's Italian Supper
Ingredients:
3 lbs baby baked ribs
1 lb Italian sausage (hot or sweet)
2 hard-boiled eggs
Chicken legs (one per person!)
28 oz tomato sauce
Fresh basil, about 4 leaves
Salt and pepper
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Directions:
In a large skillet with a little olive oil, brown the baby back ribs and cut into individual portions. Brown the sausage and chicken legs. Add to large Crock-Pot with the sauce, seasonings, sugar, and fresh basil. Next, add the cooked hard-boiled eggs. Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8. (You can also add your favorite meatball recipe to this, browning the meatballs before adding to the sauce. You may also need more than one Crock-Pot or you can just divide everything in half.)
Serve with fresh spaghetti cooked al dente, a salad to start off with, and crusty Italian bread. The sauce is amazing–so make enough for leftovers! The eggs are a family tradition. We used to fight over them, so you can add more if you want. Enjoy!
-Jane