Description
A heartwarming Italian sauce packed with flavors, perfect for Sunday dinners or cozy weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 pound meatballs
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper, bringing to a gentle simmer.
- Incorporate the Italian sausage and meatballs, cover, and let simmer on low heat for at least 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve your gravy over pasta or with crusty bread.
Notes
For added depth, consider adding a splash of red wine when combining the tomatoes. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Italian gravy, Sunday dinner, homemade pasta sauce, meatballs, Italian sausage