The Godfather'S Spaghetti Sauce

Step 1

Heat the oil over medium heat in a large pot.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

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

Step 6

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

Step 7

Serve by ladling over cooked pasta.

Step 8

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

Step 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.