Okay... I am breaking out the secret family recipe

I could be in trouble. But here is Mama C****'s secret tomato sauce recipes:

Tomato Meat Sauce

Heat in a large saucepot 1/4 C olive oil

Add and cook until lightly browned 1/2 C chopped onion and 1 small garlic glove

Wipe with a clean, damp cloth, add and brown, turning occasionally 1/2 lb. ground beef

and 1/2 lb. pork shoulder or 1/2 lb. Italian sausage (optional)

Add slowly a mixture of:

7 cups tomatoes (canned), sieved

1 T salt

1/4 t oregano

1 bay leaf

Cover saucepot and simmer over very low heat, 3-4 hours.

Add 3/4 cup (6 oz can) tomato paste

Simmer uncovered over very low heat, stiring occasionally, about 2 hours or until thickened. If sauce becomes too thick, add 1/2 cup water.

Remove meat and bay leaf from sauce. Serve over cooked pasta of choice.

Marinara Sauce

Heat in a large skillet:

1/2 C olive oil

Add and cook until browned

2 medium-size cloves garlic, sliced

Add slowly, stirring constantly, a mixture of

3 1/2 cups tomatoes (canned), sieved

1 1/4 t salt

1 T oregano

1 t chopped parsely

1/8 t pepper

Cook rapidly uncovered 25 minutes, or until thickened. Stir occasionally. (Can let simmer for 1-2 hours for more flavor).

If sauce becomes too thick, add 1/4 to 1/2 c. water. Makes 4 cups.