Spaghetti Sauce

14 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 large cans tomato puree
  • 2 large cans tomatoes (not whole or sections)
  • 3 large or 6 small cans tomato paste
  • 1 bulb garlic
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1 large onion
  • bacon and/or Italian sausage (optional)
  • 1 tsp. thyme (not powdered)
  • 1 Tbsp. sweet basil leaves
  • bay leaves (about 4, depending on size)
  • 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
  • 1 Tbsp. celery flakes
  • 1 Tbsp. oregano

Directions

  1. 1
    Finely chop onion, garlic and green pepper.
  2. 2
    Brown same in a little olive oil.
  3. 3
    If using bacon or sausage, brown with the onion, garlic and green pepper.
  4. 4
    Open puree, tomatoes and paste and put into large pot.
  5. 5
    Rinse cans with a little water and add; add the browned onion, garlic, green pepper, etc.
  6. 6
    Add all spices. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer about 6 hours.
  7. 7
    Wine or additional water may need to be added.
  8. 8
    Tastes better if left to sit in refrigerator overnight.

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