• Step 1

  Heat olive oil in large braising pan on MED-HIGH; add ribs and sausage. Cook, turning, 2-5 min, until meats are browned on all sides. Transfer meats to stockpot; set aside.

• Step 2

  Reduce heat to LOW. Add onions and garlic to braising pan; cook, stirring, 10 min, until veggies are translucent.

• Step 3

  Raise heat to MED; add tomato paste. Cook, stirring, 3-4 min, until paste just begins to brown. Add water, stirring to loosen browned bits on bottom of pan. Bring to simmer.

• Step 4

  Transfer tomato paste mixture to stockpot. Stir in canned tomatoes and basil. Bring to simmer on MED. Reduce heat to LOW. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 hours. Add frozen meatballs. Cook, stirring occasionally, 1 hour.

• Step 5

  Carefully transfer meats to clean serving platter; cut meats into smaller pieces. Transfer sauce to serving bowl.

Rinse cans of tomato and tomato paste with water and add that liquid to your sauce.

Note: When servings & ingredients are modified, nutrition & directions may vary.