Sunday Gravy (Tomato Sauce)

4 to 6 pork short ribs

12 ounces chuck steak with bone

4 veal shanks

4 cloves chopped garlic

1/4 cup olive oil

3 cans (35 ounces each) whole Italian style tomatoes

2 tomato cans water

Salt and pepper to taste

1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Directions

Place meats in a roasting pan and brown in a 350 degree oven for 30 to 45 minutes.In large, heavy-gauge pot saute garlic in olive oil until light brown. Add tomatoes. water, salt and pepper.Boil briskly for 20 to 30 minutes uncovered. Add meat, paste and basil. and simmer for oneto to two hours as you wish. Remove meat from sauce and keep warm while preparing ravioli for serving.