Italian Sunday Gravy

Name: Italian Sunday Gravy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h 15 min
Total time: 4 h 25 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons olive oil; 1 or 2 medium beef marrow bones (or neck, knuckle, or rib bones); 1/2 large yellow onion (chopped); 1 Tablespoon minced fresh garlic (approximately 3-4 cloves); 2 Tablespoons dried basil; 2 Tablespoons dried parsley; 2 Tablespoons dried oregano; 1 (6-ounce can) tomato paste; 1 1/2 cups dry red wine (cabernet or merlot); 2 quarts beef stock (or beef broth); 2 (28-ounce cans) whole peeled tomatoes (San Marzano certified, if possible); 2 (28-ounce cans) crushed tomatoes; 2 (28-ounce cans) tomato puree (or passata); parmesan rind (optional); salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:4h 15min

This authentic Italian Sunday gravy is slow-simmered with beef marrow bones, tomatoes, herbs, and red wine to create a rich old-school Sunday sauce that's perfect for pasta and family dinners.

Updated at: Sun, 28 Jun 2026 01:52:20 GMT