Italian lasagna sauce

By á-39535

sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup minced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 2 (6.5 ounce) cans canned tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds (may substitute anise or cumin)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Details

Adapted from bing.com

Preparation

Step 1

Stir together crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Season with sugar, basil, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons parsley. Simmer, covered, for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

For immediate use: Brown your meat (if using)drain any excess grease and add to the sauce while it simmers.

For future use: Can and store just as you would any other tomato product. When ready to use, after browning your meat (if using) drain any excess fat then add the sauce and simmer until heated thoroughly.