Buddy Valastro's Sunday Gravy

*SOURCE: http://communitytable.com*

Ingredients

• 4 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil, divided
• 5 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano
• 3 (28-oz) cans plum tomatoes
• 3 (28-oz) cans crushed tomatoes
• 3½ cup water
• 6 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 lb sweet Italian sausage links
• 1 lb uncooked meatballs

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large ­stockpot for 30 seconds. Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes. Add 1 Tbsp basil, garlic, and oregano. Sauté for 1 minute.
2. Add tomatoes, water, sugar, and salt. Bring sauce to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and add sausage and meatballs.
3. Simmer for 3 to 4 hours, stirring ­occasionally to make sure nothing sticks to the pot. Remove meats to a platter. Stir in remaining basil. Taste and add salt, if needed.
4. Serve over pasta, adding meats and topping with Parmesan, if desired.

Kitchen Counter

Serves 8. Per Serving: 450 calories, 44g carbs, 27g protein, 19g fat, 65mg cholesterol, 1,550mg sodium, 11g fiber