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SIP AND FEAST COOKBOOK: https://www.sipandfeast.com/cookbook/ Today, we're making 3 Depression era Italian-American meals. I hope you enjoy it! PRODUCTS USED (affiliate links) Unicorn Magnum Pepper Grinder: https://amzn.to/3SiXicF Hedley & Bennet Apron: https://amzn.to/4hgBeqR KitchenAid Cordless immersion blender: https://amzn.to/47Bn7tr T-fal Jumbo Cooker 5 Quart: https://amzn.to/3TSwRI6 Crock Pot Braiser: https://amzn.to/45JVIUg Olive-Wood Handcrafted Salt Box: https://amzn.to/4h9eiKr Mac Chef's Knife: https://amzn.to/48xkbvt Workhorse Cutting Board: https://amzn.to/3kIgyvC SUPPORT ON PATREON (FULL MEAL VIDEOS!): https://www.patreon.com/sipandfeast SUBSCRIBE FOR WEEKLY RECIPES: https://www.sipandfeast.com/subscribe/ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sipandfeast/ MY AMAZON STORE (This is an affiliate link) https://www.amazon.com/shop/sipandfeast ****PRINT RECIPES WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCESS SHOTS**** https://www.sipandfeast.com/polpette-di-pane/ https://www.sipandfeast.com/pepper-and-egg-sandwich/ https://www.sipandfeast.com/pasta-e-piselli/ Polpette di Pane Quick marinara sauce 2 28-ounce cans plum tomatoes - hand crushed or blender pulsed 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil 5 cloves garlic - sliced 1/4 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes salt and pepper - to taste 4 large basil leaves - hand torn Meatball mix 2 1/2 cups (150g) homemade breadcrumbs - can also use plain storebought 1 1/2 cups (130g) grated Pecorino Romano 1/2 cup (120ml) milk 1/2 cup minced flat-leaf parsley 4 large eggs 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 cloves garlic - grated Pepper and Egg Sandwich (makes 4 sandwiches) 10 large eggs beaten 2 large green bell peppers - seeded and chopped 1 large Italian frying pepper - seeded and chopped *can also sub in 1 8-ounce jar of drained roasted red peppers* 2 medium onions chopped 4 round deli-style rolls or 3 hero (sub, hoagie) rolls 6 tablespoons (90ml) olive oil 3 ounces water 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Pasta e Piselli 1 pound (454g) ditalini - or other small shape pasta 1/2 cup (120ml) extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion - diced 4 cups (960ml) water plus more as needed 1 teaspoon fine sea salt - plus more to taste 1 pound (454g) frozen peas 1 cup (90g) grated Pecorino Romano pepper - to taste VIDEO EDITOR: Billy Mark: @bluecrestproductions Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.