Good beginning. I would eliminate the bell pepper, use 1/2 the tomato paste, and add a couple of dried red chili peppers and a bay leaf as well as increasing the basil, oregano & garlic. I like my sauce with a little more bite, and a little less tomato flavor. Letting the sauce simmer for awhile longer helps those flavors meld also (at least 30-45 minutes). Veal is delicious, but turkey & beef more economical and still very tasty. I say use what you have or feel you can afford. Top the whole thing with some nice grated parmesan. Great meal!

Reviewed On: Nov. 16, 2009

OK, a "son who loves peas" -- let's talk about THAT! Good job! My mom made a pea salad with cheese cubes, green olives and walnuts which is one of my favorites, but this is just different enough to make it into the rotation. Thanks!

Reviewed On: Nov. 13, 2009

This was a very tasty marinade. We had cut up stew meat (very inexpensive), so I was looking for a marinade to add flavor and tenderize the meat. I skewerd the beef with onions, peppers, and mushrooms and grilled them, basting the skewers as they cooked. It was delicious! I think next time I will try a little more of the "martini" and a little less of the "BBQ sauce" though, as it totally overwhelmed any "martini" taste! but thanks for a great idea!

Reviewed On: Nov. 10, 2009