Ingredients

  • 12 ounces tomato paste
  • 5 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes (be sure that it is plain, not seasoned in any way)
  • 3 large fresh garlic cloves, shredded with a small grater
  • 1 medium onion, chopped up
  • 3 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 12 teaspoon black pepper
  • olive oil
  • 14 cup grated cheese
  • 1 lb ground meat
  • 8 links sweet Italian sausage

Method

  • Brown up sausage in pot you are using to make sauce, when browned up push to the side but keep in pot.
  • Brown chopped meat in a separate pan.
  • In the same pot as the sausage saute the chopped onion in olive oil.
  • Just before you are done add the shredded garlic.
  • Add the cans of crushed tomato and tomato paste.
  • Add the browned chopped meat.
  • Add the oregano, basil, bay leaves, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper and grated cheese.
  • Bring everything to a boil then simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
  • ENJOY!