Basil Tomato Sauce
Ingredients
- 2-3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- ⅓ cup chopped green pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt rounded
- 2 large cans Italian petite diced tomatoes
- 2 cans 6 oz. tomato paste
- 2 cans 15 oz. tomato sauce
- ¼ to ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 ½ tablespoon oregano
Instructions
- In a dutch oven, heat the oil until very warm. Add the onion and green pepper, and sauté until onions start to soften and yellow. Do not overcook.
- Add all the cans of tomatoes and stir. Add in tomato paste, sugar and seasonings. Mix well and bring to almost a boil.
- Reduce heat and add the mini meatballs.
- Simmer for 3 - 4 hours, stirring frequently. Serve with hot pasta.