ITALIAN TOMATO SAUCE-FRUGAL GOURMET

Italian Tomato Sauce-Frugal Gourmet image

Provided by adopt a greyhound

Time 2h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/4 cup olive oil (I used just enough to lightly cover the bottom)
2 yellow onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces mushrooms, chopped
1/2 cup Italian parsley, chopped
2 (28 ounce) cans tomato puree
6 ounces tomato paste
2 cups red wine (Be sure it is a good drinking wine.)
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon basil
1 teaspoon rosemary, dried
2 cloves, whole
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar
parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a 6 quart soup pot, add olive oil, onions, celery, garlic, mushrooms and parsley.
Cook over med. heat until the vegetables are soft. Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a slow boil.
Turn down to simmer and let it cook for at least two hours. Stir occasionally. We like ours thick so sometimes I simmer it for three hours. Be sure to take out the bay leaves before serving.
Great with pasta of your choice. Top with grated parmesan cheese to serve.