Robin's Tomato Pasta Sauce

2 Tbsp olive oil (reduced from 1/4 c oil and 1/4 c butter)
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 large sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings
5 large tomatoes, chopped (10 roma)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp oregano
bunch of fresh basil chopped

Heat oil over med heat. Add onion and saute till slightly translucent, then add garlic and continue till onion is limp. Add tomatoes, herbs and spices. Bring to boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer till sauce thickens.

Toss w/ pasta and serve.

World's Best Pasta Sauce!

To make this vegan, leave out the meat and add an extra Tbsp of Italian Seasoning. I've also replaced the tomato sauce, paste and water with another 28 oz can of tomato puree.

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World's Best Pasta Sauce!
Submitted by: Johnchandler
Rated: 5 out of 5 by 118 members Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes Ready In: 1 Hour 45 Minutes
Yields: 16 servings

"This meaty tomato sauce is great on your favorite pasta dish!"
INGREDIENTS:
1 pound sweet Italian sausage,
sliced
3/4 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (28 ounce) can crushed
tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 (6.5 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black
pepper

DIRECTIONS:
1. In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the sausage, beef, onion, and garlic until well browned; drain fat. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Mix in sugar and season with basil, fennel seed, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
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