1 lg. can peeled & crushed tomatoes
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 (8 oz.) can tomato puree
1/2 c. olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
Pinch dried basil, oregano, red pepper flakes & mint (use fresh mint if you have it)
Salt & pepper to taste
1 lb. sweet Italian sausage
2 lbs. meatballs
Pork or chicken (opt.)

Brown meat; remove from oil and place on a dish. Brown onion, garlic and seasonings. Stir in tomatoes and blend. Stir in tomato paste and puree and blend well. Add tomato paste size can of water and more water until thickness of paste is what you desire. Let sauce boil, return meat to pan, add pinch of garlic powder. Simmer about 1 hour, make sure meat is fully cooked. Stir every fifteen minutes gently, using a large wooden spoon. Serve sauce over pasta. Reserve some sauce for extra servings.