Gramps Spaghetti Sauce

This has been a family and friends favorite for over 40 years.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes (Roma Style)
• 2 (14 1/2ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 2  bay leaves
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 2  teaspoons garlic (minced)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  red pepper
• 1  teaspoon basil
• 1  teaspoon parsley
• 1  teaspoon oregano
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. In a stockpot, combine whole tomatoes (squeeze) and juice, puree, dice tomatoes,tomato sauce, paste, and water, stir.
2. Add bay leaves, sugar, garlic, red pepper, basil, parsley, oregano and salt and pepper to taste.
3. Brown your meatballs or sausage and add to sauce.
4. Cook on simmer or warm for 3 hours, stirring occasionlly.