Make your own Italian gravy and you will never want jar sauce again-- it's cheaper, tastier, and healthier.

Here's what you need:

• 4 cans of crushed or whole tomatoes
• 4 cans of tomato paste
• 1/4 cup of red wine (if you wouldn't drink it, don't use it)
• 1/4 cup of sugar
• 1/4 cup of grated parmigiana and romano cheese
• 1 tablespoon of onion powder
• 1 tablespoon of garlic salt
• 1 tablespoon of oregano (fresh if possible)
• 1 tablespoon of parsley (fresh if possible)
• 1 tablespoon of basil (fresh if possible)
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of black pepper
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil (extra virgin is best)
• 1 medium onion chopped fine
• 1-3 garlic cloves crushed or chopped fine

Here's what to do (Prep time is about 20 minutes):

• Start olive oil in pot at medium heat
• Add onion and garlic
• Stir until golden brown
• Add all other ingredients
• Stir and bring to boil (don't burn)
• Simmer low heat for several hours stirring occasionally

Add meatballs, sausage, etc.

Bon Appetite!

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