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Grandma Fiasco's Meaty Tomato Sauce

Mrs. Angie Fiasco
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 lbs country pork ribs
  • 1 cup sliced pepperoni
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes (29 oz)
  • 1/2 can water
  • 1 can tomato paste (6 oz)
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a Dutch oven, over medium high heat, place olive oil and heat until hot. Add pork ribs and pepperoni and cook until meat gets well-browned. Remove meat from pan and set aside.
  • To the drippings in pan, add basil, oregano and cloves. Let cook slightly and add tomato paste and cook until oil is absorbed. Add crushed tomatoes, water, salt and pepper. Mix well. Turn heat to medium and add browned meat to sauce and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and cook for at least 2 hours. To serve, place meat on serving plate. Use sauce for pasta or lasagna. Makes about 1-1/2 to 2 quarts. Enjoy!