Tomato Sauce

the best we've ever had.

  • 4 Can(s) Plum Tomatoes
  • 2 Large Diced Onions
  • 1/2 Diced Green Pepper
  • 4 Minced Cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 Can(s) Tomato Paste
  • 1/2 + 1/2 Tbs Salt
  • 1/2 + 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1/2 + 1/2 Tbs Parsley
  • 1 Tbs Basil
  • 2 Tbs Oregano
  • 1 + 1 Tbs Fennel Seeds
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • Olive Oil

Saute onions in olive oil (make sure there’s enough to cover bottom of pan) for a few minutes. Add green pepper, garlic, salt, pepper, fennel seeds & red pepper flakes. Add tomato paste & blend together for a few minutes.

Add tomatoes & 1/4 can of water. Stir & bring to boil.

Add oregano, basil & more fennel seeds (if needed). Cover pot, reduce heat to low & simmer approx. 2 hours (stirring occasionally).

Mash tomatoes, add parsley & taste. Adjust salt, pepper, basil & fennel seeds as needed. Cook another 4-6 hours on low with lid cracked, tasting & stirring as you go (needs to be bubbling).