Ingredients
Scale
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 12 oz tomato paste
- 12 oz water
- 1–2 cloves garlic, crushed
- Salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes to taste
- Basil to taste (optional)
- Meatballs and sausages (optional)
Instructions
- In a large dutch oven over low heat, add your crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and water. Stir to combine.
- Add your sausage if using it, garlic, and seasonings.
- Place the lid on your pot, leaving it slightly uncovered.
- Simmer for 4-6 hours, stirring every half hour or so.
- When stirring, make sure the spoon reaches the bottom of the pan.
- Add in meatballs after an hour and a half, browning them slightly letting them cook in the simmering sauce.
- Serve with some grated Romano or parmesan cheese and your favorite pasta, adding starchy pasta water to the end result if too thick.
- Enjoy!
- Cook Time: 4 Hours