Summary of "Clemenza's meatballs in The Godfather"
Clemenza’s Meatballs Recipe (from The Godfather)
Ingredients
- Garlic (quantity not specified)
- Oil (for frying)
- Tomatoes (likely crushed or whole, quantity not specified)
- Tomato paste (quantity not specified)
- Sausage (type and quantity not specified)
- Meatballs (prepared separately, quantity not specified)
- Wine (a little, type not specified)
- Sugar (a little, used as a “trick” to balance sauce flavor)
Equipment and Preparation
- Frying pan or skillet for sautéing garlic and cooking sauce
- Heat source to bring sauce to a boil
Method
- Heat a little oil in the pan.
- Fry some garlic until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes and tomato paste to the pan.
- Fry the tomato mixture, stirring to prevent sticking.
- Bring the sauce to a boil.
- Add sausage and meatballs into the boiling sauce.
- Pour in a little wine.
- Add a little sugar to balance the sauce flavor.
- Simmer until cooked through (timing not specified).
Chef Tips
- Stir frequently to avoid sticking.
- The sugar is a secret trick to enhance the sauce.
- The sauce should be brought to a boil before adding meat.
Serving Suggestions
No specific plating instructions are given, but it is implied to serve the meatballs in the tomato sauce.
Notes
- Exact quantities and detailed meatball preparation are not provided.
- The recipe is presented informally as a quick teaching moment in the video.
Presenter/Source
Recipe shown and narrated by Clemenza, a character from The Godfather.
Category
Cooking
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