Old World Italian Spaghetti Sauce

By á-7018

This is a great old world Family recipe. Its also great with italian sausage,or meatballs. Just stir often while cooking when using meats.

Ingredients

• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
• 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 3 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 2 1/2 cups water

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large stockpot on low-med heat add your olive oil and saute your onions for about 4 minutes,then add your crushed garlic,cook for 2 minutes longer.
2. Then add your water,and tomato products. Be sure to mix everything very well.
3. Add in your spices,and cheese.
4. Cook for 2 1/2 hours covered.Then add in your wine, and cook 30 minutes longer.

*Sauce will be thin on first day.*
*Also if you use meat it will alter thickness.*
*The second day this turns into a nice thick sauce.*