Nina's Spaghetti Sauce

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Source: Nina Dongilli

Ingredients

  1. 2 T olive oil
  2. 3 garlic cloves, minced
  3. 2 (29 oz) cans tomato puree, such as Delallo
  4. 1 (6 oz) cans tomato paste
  5. 1 t salt
  6. 1 t pepper
  7. 1 t sugar
  8. 1 t basil
  9. 1 t parsley
  10. 1 -1 1/2 c water
  11. meat choice: browned ground beef, meatballs, pork ribs, or chuck roast.

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in large pot, add garlic and saute over medium heat.
  2. Add tomato puree, tomato paste, salt, pepper, sugar, basil, parsley, and water.
  3. Add meat of choice (the meat adds the flavor!), and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer with lid half on pot, about 2 hours, stirring often.
  5. Add more water to desired consistency.
  6. Buon appetito!

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Serves: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Course: Entree,Condiment/Sauce
Type of Food: Sauce
Ethnicity/Origin: Italian
Difficulty: 1 - Easy
Make Ahead: Yes
Prep Method: Stovetop

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