We really are an eclectic group of film goers at Food ‘n Flix. Last month we watched Bridgette Jones’ Diary, a truly adult film. We have watched many foreign films including dramas like Babette’s Feast and documentaries like Jiro Dreams of Sushi. But every once in a while, the membership likes to throw in an animated classic like this month’s featured film: Lady and the Tramp.
A Lawyer’s Cookbook is hosting for March. (See announcement post here.)This Disney animated film was first released in 1955, but I swear I remember seeing it in a theater and I am NOT that old (quite). After some research, I found that Lady and the Tramp was reissued a number of times so I am guessing it was in 1971 that my parents took my sister and me to see it.
Bring on the popcorn, it was time to see it again!
Let me just say that I know there will be lots of pasta posts for this month’s feature. This one will be no different.
I am sure there are those of you who are über creative that will make some wonderful dog treats. I have seen some very delicious looking “spaghetti and meatball” decorated cupcakes on Pinterest as well.
But for me and mine, we will be having spaghetti and meatballs, the real stuff.
First you have to make the meatballs. My meatball recipe can be found here. Form the meatballs into what ever sizes you like. Baking times may vary in proportion to the size.
Next, make the sauce.
I am trying to record The Hubs’ Famous (and ultra secretive) Gravy that he makes. (He calls his red sauce Gravy in the style of The Godfather.)
The Hubs’ Famous Gravy
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 T. tomato paste
red wine
1 (28 oz.) can San Marzano tomato pureeHeat olive oil in a large sauce pan. Add onions and cook until they are very soft (about 10 minutes). Stir often and don’t let the onions brown too much. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes more. Increase heat and add tomato paste. Stir often and let tomato paste cook with the onions and garlic, about 1 minute. Add red wine (enough to deglaze pan). Add tomato puree and stir. Let simmer for 15 minutes. Add more red wine if needed.
He keeps talking about a secret ingredient which I thought was this herbed salt, but apparently it is still a mystery. His gravy is much better than mine.
While sauce is simmering and meatballs are baking, spread out your best red and white checkered table cloth, dig out the candles, place the bread sticks in a water glass and put on some classic Italian serenades.
Please join Food ‘n Flix in March. Anyone can participate. (Click here for more details.) March’s feature is The Quiet Man and is hosted by What’s on the List.
This is a favourite of the man in the house and probably is the only dish he can cook too. Yum!
I think it is a favorite spouse meal b/c it is easy to make.
I love Lady and the Tramp. Especially when I watch it with my siamese cat, Xanadu (I’m sure you can figure out why)! Beautiful dinner!
How did I know that you would love the cats???? 🙂
Nice meatball photos!
Thank you, Mae.
You do have quite a range of movies! I like this old classic, haven’t seen it in a long time. Great job on those meatballs, makes me hungry!
It was so fun to see what everyone else made. I was in awe!
I saw this in a theater. Original release. Yup, I am that old! 🙂 Great movie. Lovely dinner. Fun post. Thanks.
I really can still remember seeing it in the theater too (just not in 1955—have to clarify)! 🙂 Classic—not old!
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I wonder if his secret ingredient is the same as Laura’s… I love spaghetti and meatballs! Thanks for sharing.
Hmmm….You have a great point. I will have to try that next time. (Or, watch him more closely!)
Lovely. Always nice to get a new sauce recipe. (Kimberly at Coffee and Casseroles)
Sauces are just so easy to modify, too.
Sometimes the classic is the way to go! This looks delicious!
A classic recipe for a classic movie!! Thank you so much for hosting!
Gotta love a good gravy (that’s what real Italians call it anyway, isn’t it)! This looks like a delicious meal.
Yep, he calls it Gravy in his best Godfather imitation.
I was really surprised there were not more spaghetti and meatball posts but I am glad that you chose to share your recipe with us and tell hubby to quit acting like an old lady and hand over the secret recipe LOL
You are making me smile. I will tell him post-haste.
I saw it in the theater too and not in 1955 either as that was also before my time so I am guessing it might have been the 1971 re-release period too. 😉 Spaghetti & meatballs is always a classic and both your meatballs and your husband’s gravy look delectable. Yum!
Why is this film dating us all? I don’t like that. LOL.
What a perfect rendition of the classic dish from the classic scene of this movie.
Mmmm…those look delicious! My kids love meatballs!
This is my favorite Disney movie – always has been! I’m happy you did this and I love the simple sauce you made!
Still gotta get that secret recipe, though. 🙂
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