Ingredients

  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 (4 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt, to taste
  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • one recipe of meatballs
  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 dash garlic powder
  • salt
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg (keeps the meatballs together better tho) (optional)

Method

  • Brown the sausage in a medium pan.
  • Strain the tomatoes and finely crush what's left into the sauce pan.
  • Add the water and the meatballs and simmer for at least 2 hours; chill, then remove the fat as one layer.
  • Reheat and serve over your favorite pasta or on hoagie buns for meatball subs-- freezes well.