Salsa de espagueti casera

Ingredientes

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound Italian sausage (or ground beef, or 1/2 pound of each)
• 1 cup chopped yellow onion
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 30 ounces tomato sauce
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat leaf Italian parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (optional)

Preparación

1. 1

   In a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sausage (remove from casings) and/or ground beef and chopped onion and cook, crumbling, until browned.

2. 2

   Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the garlic. Cook 30 seconds or until fragrant, being careful to not let the garlic burn.

3. 3

   Then add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, sugar, Italian seasoning, oregano, salt, pepper and fresh parsley. Stir.

4. 4

   Bring to a simmer and then reduce the heat to a very low simmer. Partially cover the pot, leaving just a little room for steam to escape. Cook at a low simmer for 1-2 hours, stirring every 20-30 minutes. The longer you cook the sauce, the thicker and more richly flavored it will become. If it gets too thick, stir in a little more water.

5. 5

   Stir in the fresh basil (if using) and serve.