How to Make Authentic Sicilian Spaghetti Sauce

Here is an EASY recipe for authentic homemade sauce taught to me by my sicilian grandparents. It is loved by kids and adults alike(including my picky 2 year old). It is requested EVERY time I am asked to bring something somewhere!
I hope you love as much as my family and friends.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 4-15ounce cans of tomato sauce(I like Hunts or Hunts organic-but any kind will work)
• 1-15 ounce can of Italian style stewed or diced tomatoes
• 1/8-1/4 cup of sugar (to taste)
• 2 cloves of GRATED garlic or garlic powder
• 1 TBSP of Italian seasoning (McCormick makes a good one)
• 1 TBSP of Olive Oil
• 1/4-1/2 cup parmesan cheese

1. Put all ingredients into your crock pot and cook for 6-8 hours on low
   Or cook on low on stove top stirring VERY frequently for 2-3 hours.

2. If you like a meat sauce add 1 lb of ground sirloin browned and grease drained, into the crock pot.
   If your family prefers meatballs (like mine) see my article on authentic sicilian meatballs, I can never make enough!

3. My grandma browned a pigs hock and put that in the sauce, giving it a sweet wonderful flavor, my mom preferred to brown a couple of pork chops and put them in the crock pot, instead of the pigs hock. I have done it both ways but my kids and husband still prefer meatballs.

Tips & Warnings

• This really is easiest in the crock pot, however if you prefer making on the stove please stir often so the sauce doesn't burn on the bottom of the pan.
• Enjoy!