How to Make the Best Homemade Italian Sunday Sauce Recipe with Grandma

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can enhance flavor, while canned crushed tomatoes are often more affordable.

Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat, while pork sausage is generally less expensive.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onions, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.

Add ground beef and pork; cook until browned.

Stir in Italian sausage and cook for a few more minutes.

Add canned tomatoes, bay leaves, salt, and pepper; bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat and let sauce simmer for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Serve over pasta or use in lasagna.

Cooking Techniques

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