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

1. Heat a little oil in the pan.
2. Fry some garlic until fragrant.
3. Add tomatoes and tomato paste to the pan.
4. Fry the tomato mixture, stirring to prevent sticking.
5. Bring the sauce to a boil.
6. Add sausage and meatballs into the boiling sauce.
7. Pour in a little wine.
8. Add a little sugar to balance the sauce flavor.
9. 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.