Olive oil1 diced carrot

1 diced carrot1/2 large onion, roughly chopped

1/2 large onion, roughly chopped3 bay leaves

3 bay leaves5 pieces (1 pound) oxtail (if you can't find that, use beef shin)

5 pieces (1 pound) oxtail (if you can't find that, use beef shin)5 Italian sweet sausages (leave whole)

5 Italian sweet sausages (leave whole)1/2 pounds ground beef

1/2 pounds ground beef1 can tomato paste (6 oz.)

1 can tomato paste (6 oz.)2 to 3 cans tomato puree (28 oz. each)

2 to 3 cans tomato puree (28 oz. each)4 to 6 cloves garlic, chopped

4 to 6 cloves garlic, chopped1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking sodaIn a large heavy pot, add approximately 1/4 inch of olive oil. Add the next six ingredients.

In a large heavy pot, add approximately 1/4 inch of olive oil. Add the next six ingredients.Saute over medium heat until lightly browned on all sides. Then add the tomato paste and tomato puree. Cook over medium heat until the sauce begins to bubble slightly. Reduce heat to a simmer for two hours. When the sauce has been cooking for one hour, add the meatballs.

Saute over medium heat until lightly browned on all sides. Then add the tomato paste and tomato puree. Cook over medium heat until the sauce begins to bubble slightly. Reduce heat to a simmer for two hours. When the sauce has been cooking for one hour, add the meatballs.