Nonna's Pasta Sauce

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 small chicken thighs, bone in
• 2 italian sausages
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large carrot, peeled
• 1/2 large onion
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup dry wine
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, plus
• 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (i actually like using the tomatoes in the tall glass container, italian brand)
• salt and pepper
• 1 pinch ground cloves
• parsley
• basil (if using fresh, use lotsa basil, and add close to the end)

Recipe

• 1 pre-heat oven to 350â°f.
• 2 put meat on a baking tray and bake, until juices run clear, about 20 minutes process the carrot and onion together in a food processor, till smooth.
• 3 fry garlic in oil in a large saucepan, add the carrot and onion and bay leaf, fry for 5 minutes.
• 4 add tomatoes and wine, bring to a boil.
• 5 lower heat to simmer and add the cooked meat, leaving whole.
• 6 add spices.
• 7 let simmer 2hrs on low.
• 8 serve over pasta.
• 9 top with freshly grated parm cheese. when the sauce is ready to serve take the meat out and put on a serving dish and pass with the sauce.......the meat will be melt in your mouth good!!