Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes (whole, crushed or chopped)
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 3 Italian sausages, grilled and sliced
• 1 lb meatballs, cooked (use your favorite recipe)
• red wine, just a splash
• 1/4 cup sugar (or to taste)

Instructions

1. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large pot.

2. Add garlic and cook for a few minutes. Do not let the garlic burn.

3. Add tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring continuously so that a relatively smooth consistence is reached.

4. Add sausages and meatballs and stir until the meat is coated.

5. Add a splash of red wine, then the sugar according to taste.

6. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for a minimum of 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.

7. Serve by ladling over cooked pasta.

8. Tip: It's not in the movie, but a teaspoon each of basil and oregano is suggested.

9. Tip 2: If you're using canned whole tomatoes, draining them and then crushing them by hand will result in a chunky sauce. Canned crushed tomatoes will create a slightly thinner sauce, while canned chopped tomatoes will result in a thicker sauce.