Authentic Italian Sunday Gravy (Nana's Meat Sauce)

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

olive oil

1 lb

pork spareribs

1 lb

beef stew meat

1 lb

Italian sausage ( spicy or mild, based on personal preference)

6 cloves

garlic (peeled and left whole)

1/4 cup

tomato paste

3 28 ounce cans

crushed tomatoes

1 cup

water

leaves fresh basil (torn into small pieces)

Salt and Pepper (to taste )

1 tbsp

sugar (more or less based on the flavor of your tomatoes)

Parmesan (shaved, for topping)

Pasta