Old World Italian Spaghetti Sauce

• Prep Time: 25 minsTotal Time: 3 hrs 25 minsServings: 12-14

Ingredients

• • 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste1 (28 ounce) cans tomato puree2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes4 garlic cloves, crushed1/2 cup onion, chopped3 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 1/2 tablespoons white sugar1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon black pepper1 tablespoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves1/4 cup parmesan cheese1/2 cup dry red wine2 1/2 cups water

Directions

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. Then add your water,and tomato products. Be sure to mix everything very well.Add in your spices,and cheese. 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.