All Day Versatile Sauce

I have found that cooking your sauce all day like my father taught me is the best way. In addition to that, I make my sauce this way whether I am making linguine, stuffed shells or lasagna. I like to utilize convenience whenever possible so I use pre minced and jarred herbs. You can use what ever your preference is for meat, whether it be ground turkey meatballs or chicken Italian sausage. It will always be a hit with your family and friends! Try serving with your favorite pasta.

• Calories: 330 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 3 cups water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• ½ pound beef neck bones

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot saute onion, garlic, oregano and basil in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the neck bones and let simmer with the lid on until the onions are transparent. Note: if using ground beef cook with onion mixture.

Step 2

Once onions are clear, add the tomato sauce, tomatoes, tomato paste and water. If using meat in your recipe add at this time. Cover and simmer for several hours.

Step 3

Before serving, remove neck bones and discard.