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| re: Red Gravy and Meatballs-Pics (Posted on 2/25/13 at 7:01 pm to plawmac)
I used sugar in it. Recipe calls for it. I thought about anchovy paste as well. Might add some to a little this evening and simmer it a bit. Otis suggested that a long time ago and the mental note I made to do that didn't surface. 
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| re: Red Gravy and Meatballs-Pics (Posted on 2/25/13 at 7:02 pm to Gris Gris)
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| re: Red Gravy and Meatballs-Pics (Posted on 2/25/13 at 7:03 pm to plawmac)
It has sugar, which I would replace with a cup or so of wine. Needs a solid pinch of red pepper flakes, and I 'd add a little more herbs. Anchovies are a must for robust flavor.
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| re: Red Gravy and Meatballs-Pics (Posted on 2/25/13 at 7:05 pm to Gris Gris)
You need to do what I say more often.
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| re: Red Gravy and Meatballs-Pics (Posted on 2/25/13 at 7:05 pm to OTIS2)
so lets see
she needs to:
-toss her pasta in the gravy first!!
-add sugar
-add anchovie past
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| re: Red Gravy and Meatballs-Pics (Posted on 2/25/13 at 7:06 pm to Lester Earl)
Cut the sugar. A little wine is better. Damn, Lester.You know how to cook down a sauce.
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| re: Red Gravy and Meatballs-Pics (Posted on 2/25/13 at 7:09 pm to Lester Earl)
that's why i never post a recipe, cause everybody tells them how their granny did it.. i like my grannys way..
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| re: Red Gravy and Meatballs-Pics (Posted on 2/25/13 at 7:13 pm to OTIS2)
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which I would replace with a cup or so of wine.
I didn't want wine in this dish. Most red gravies don't have wine. It was omitted intentionally.
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Needs a solid pinch of red pepper flakes
It does not. I achieved the flavor I wanted. I've made this before.
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add a little more herbs
It has a lot of basil and parsley. The ommission of other herbs is intentional, as well. This is a certain type of red gravy. It's not meant to be an herby peppery wino spaghetti sauce. I make other types of red sauces with more seasonings and wine.
I don't think anchovies are a must, but I will try it in a sample portion because I like that flavor. I don't want it in the entire dish, though.
You can make yours your way, though, and I won't give you a list of what you should do to make it taste good to me.
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| re: Red Gravy and Meatballs-Pics (Posted on 2/25/13 at 7:15 pm to Gris Gris)
Suit yourself, GG. And see the above admonition.... 
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| re: Red Gravy and Meatballs-Pics (Posted on 2/25/13 at 7:16 pm to Lester Earl)
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so lets see
she needs to:
-toss her pasta in the gravy first!!
-add sugar
-add anchovie past
Yeah and I didn't even ask for suggestions. Next time, I will add a disclaimer that suggestions are not welcome and such posts will be RA'd.
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| re: Red Gravy and Meatballs-Pics (Posted on 2/25/13 at 7:17 pm to OTIS2)
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Suit yourself, GG.
I already was.
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| re: Red Gravy and Meatballs-Pics (Posted on 2/25/13 at 7:19 pm to Gris Gris)
Hmmm. I thought you was pining for the flavor of a sauce from years gone by...just trying to be of assistance, ma'am...I'll just move along and let you stew..I mean be. :tips hat:
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| re: Red Gravy and Meatballs-Pics (Posted on 2/25/13 at 7:20 pm to Ole Geauxt)
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that's why i never post a recipe, cause everybody tells them how their granny did it.. i like my grannys way..
I know. You need to muzzle your buddy OTeeeece.
my grandma makes a mean gravy too 
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| re: Red Gravy and Meatballs-Pics (Posted on 2/25/13 at 7:22 pm to Lester Earl)
Recipe, LE?...
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| re: Red Gravy and Meatballs-Pics (Posted on 2/25/13 at 7:23 pm to Lester Earl)
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my grandma makes a mean gravy too
I can confirm this.
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| re: Red Gravy and Meatballs-Pics (Posted on 2/25/13 at 7:24 pm to Lester Earl)
he's sure wadin' in some shark infested waters
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| re: Red Gravy and Meatballs-Pics (Posted on 2/25/13 at 7:25 pm to OTIS2)
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I thought you was pining for the flavor of a sauce from years gone by...just trying to be of assistance,
That's how I took it. I also like to hear alternative ideas to dishes.
Anchovies 
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| re: Red Gravy and Meatballs-Pics (Posted on 2/25/13 at 7:25 pm to Lester Earl)
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my grandma makes a mean gravy too
I would love to know her method.
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| re: Red Gravy and Meatballs-Pics (Posted on 2/25/13 at 7:28 pm to OTIS2)
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Hmmm. I thought you was pining for the flavor of a sauce from years gone by...just trying to be of assistance,
No changes to this one needed. I want the very recipe of my friends' parents' version. It's different from this one, but doesn't have any of your suggested changes. That part I know. They don't seem to recall all of it, unfortunately. They make a decent one, but even they can't quite get it right.
I make several different versions or my own. This one is a milder but more authentic tasting version.
I also have a very dry wit. Some people don't get it.
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| re: Red Gravy and Meatballs-Pics (Posted on 2/25/13 at 7:28 pm to Good Times)
Thanks, GT. I feel like everybody must of had their corn flakes pissed in most of the day. I was just offering solid advice.
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