Buddy Valastro's Sunday Gravy

By kawaibaby

Recipe creator's name: dash

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Total time: 2 hours or more

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil, divided
• 5 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano
• 3 (28-oz) cans plum tomatoes
• 3 (28-oz) cans crushed tomatoes
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 6 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 lb sweet Italian sausage links
• 1 lb uncooked meatballs

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oil in a large ­stockpot for 30 seconds. Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes. Add 1 Tbsp basil, garlic, and oregano. Sauté for 1 minute.

2. Add tomatoes, water, sugar, and salt. Bring sauce to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and add sausage and meatballs.

3. Simmer for 3 to 4 hours, stirring ­occasionally to make sure nothing sticks to the pot. Remove meats to a platter. Stir in remaining basil. Taste and add salt, if needed.

4. Serve over pasta, adding meats and topping with Parmesan, if desired.