THE SUNDAY GRAVY

Steps:

• 1. Pour the tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes and water in a saucepot and cook on medium heat until it begins to simmer then reduce the heat to low. 2. Add the oregano, basil, salt, pepper, bay leaf and sugar. Stir to blend all ingredients. 3. Add the oil to a frying pan and brown the spare ribs & sausage on medium heat and add them to the sauce. Turn off the heat to the oil and at this time begin to make your meatballs. 4. In the same oil brown the meatballs and add them directly to the sauce. 5. Pore out most of the oil being careful not to lose any of the brown bits in the bottom of the pan. 6. Add the onions and garlic and return to heat. Cook on low for 3-4 minutes. 7. Add red wine to the garlic and onions and deglaze the pan for 4-5 minutes or until the wine is reduced by half. 8. Add the garlic, onion and wine mixture to the sauce and stir to blend. 9. Add the fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese and stir. 10. Cook on low heat for no less than 4 hours. Stir every 10-15 minutes. 11. Serve with what ever pasta you like. I prefer spaghetti. Enjoy! T and family