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Authentic Italian Sunday Gravy (Nana's Meat Sauce)

"This Authentic Italian Sunday Gravy is what I grew up eating. Nana's tomato meat sauce holds a fond place in my heart & her recipe lives on to this day...."

INGREDIENTS
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 lb. pork spareribs
1 lb. beef stew meat
1 lb. Italian sausage ( spicy or mild, based on personal preference)
6 cloves garlic (peeled and left whole)
¼ cup tomato paste
3 28-oz. cans crushed tomatoes
1 cup water
8 leaves fresh basil (torn into small pieces)
Salt and Pepper (to taste )
1 Tablespoon sugar (more or less based on the flavor of your tomatoes)
Parmesan (shaved, for topping)
Pasta
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