Italian tomato sauce

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3tablespoonsOlive oil
2cupsChopped onions
1mediumBell pepper, diced
2teaspoonsBasil
1teaspoonOregano
1teaspoonThyme
1½teaspoonSalt
13ouncesCanned toamtoes, chopped
6ouncesTomato paste
1tablespoonHoney
Black pepper, lots
6eachesGarlic cloves, minced
Parsley

Directions

Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven. Add onion, bell pepper, herbs & salt.

Saute over medium heat until the onion is fairly soft, 8 to 10 minutes.

Add tomatoes, tomato paste, honey & black pepper. Bring to a boil.

Lower heat & simmer, partially covered, for 20 to 30 minutes.

Add garlic & cook 10 minutes more. Either let the sauce sit for a couple of hours or serve now.

Serve over spaghetti & with homemade garlic bread.

Mollie Katzen, "Moosewood Cookbook", Revised Edition