Christine's Sunday Sauce1 Servings. Nutritional Informationcalories890kcalprotein40.6gfat18.6gcarbs241.9gfiber74gsugar5.9gsodium5153mgcholesterol0mgsaturates12.5gtrans fat0gunsaturated fat63.1gIngredients4 cloves garlic mincedonion minced1 to 2 cayenne pepper seeded and chopped (make sure to use rubber gloves)1/4 to 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil3 28 oz. cans crushed tomatoes2 to 3 6 1/2 oz. can tomato paste2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon sugar3 to 4 fresh basil leaves or 1 tsp dried1 teaspoon oregano1 cup burgundy wine10 to 15 browned meatballs4 sausages brownedDirectionsSaute onions, garlic and hot pepper in 1/4 cup olive oil and saute gently 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook for at least 30 minutes (I try and cook the tomatoes 1 to 2 hours).Add paste, meatballs, sausages and wine.Gently heat to boiling, stirring often.Cook approx.2 hours, checking to see if it needs more oil.Add seasonings during the last 15 minutes of cooking.Skim off any fat on surface.To brown Sausages:Put sausages in skillet with 1/4" water.Cover and cook 15 minutes or until water evaporates.Take lid of skillet and brown sausages for ~5 to 10 minutes.Category: Pasta, Sauces, Rice, and Grains
