Sicilian Meatball Ragu with Gnocchi

greatnorthernspice
Sep 5
2 min read

Updated: Sep 17

Sicilian meatballs with ragu sauce is a classic, comforting dish that pairs tender meatballs with a rich, slow-simmered tomato sauce. Serve it alongside pillowy gnocchi for a delicious meal you'll find yourself craving time and time again. Our Sicilian Herb Seasoning elevates your sauce to the next level.

Serves: 2

Prep Time: 5-10 minutes

Cooking Times: 50 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes

Sicilian Meatball (Veggie Ball) Ragu with Gnocchi Recipe

Veggie & vegan option: Vegan or veggie balls.

This Sicilian Meatball Ragu recipe uses the Great Northern Spice Sicilian Herb Seasoning.

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Ingredients

2 tablespoon of Great Northern Spice Sicilian Herb Seasoning
350g of your meatball option (why not try making your own?)
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, or 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
500g passata
200ml red wine (or 200ml beef stock + 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar)
1 tablespoon tomato purée
Worcestershire sauce (optional)

How to cook - 4 easy steps

In a large frying pan on a medium to high heat, add the olive oil and start to fry the meatballs / veggie balls until browned - 5 minutes. Then transfer to a side plate and cover.
Next, add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery to the pan and fry until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the tomato puree and cook for another minute.
Add the red wine (or stock with red wine vinegar) and stir in. Let it simmer for 5 minutes. Add the passata and 2 tablespoon of Sicilian Herb Seasoning and stir in. Let the sauce simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Try splashing a little bit of Worcestershire sauce for extra flavour.
Return the meatballs to the pan and let them cook in the sauce for another 15-20 minutes. Serve in bowls and enjoy!