Mama Modica’s Authentic Italian Pasta Sauce

2 (24-32 oz.) cans tomato puree (with _ can water)

2 large cans tomato paste (with 2 cans water)

1/2 tsp. sugar

1 tsp. oregano

1 tsp. garlic powder

Olive Oil

Meat balls (3 lbs.) and/or Italian sausave (2 Lbs.), browned

salt and pepper

In a large saucepan, combine the tomato puree, tomato paste, sugar, oregano, garlic powder, 1 tsp. olive oil, meat balls (and/or sausage) and 1 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. pepper.  Bring to boil, lower flame to simmer.  Simmer for about 6 hours in order to give all ingredients a chance to develop full flavor.

Thank you to our Dear Friend Mam Modica for sharing this recipe with us!!! 27 years later we are still making Pasta every Christmas.