Ingredients
- 2 garlic (cloves)
- 1 1/4 italian herb seasoning
- 1 onion
- 1 black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 c water
- 1/4 c wine (red)
- 1/2 c parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 tb olive oil
- 2 ts sugar
- 2 tb parsley (minced fresh)
- 1/2 ts basil (dried)
- 1/8 ts salt
- 1 package no-salt-added tomato paste
- 1 package no-salt-added tomato sauce
- 1 package no salt added tomatoes (crushed)
or to taste Heat oil in heavy non-aluminum skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion and saute until limp. Stir in tomato paste, parsley, herbs, salt, black pepper, sugar and pepper flakes. Cook 3 or 4 minutes, stirring often. Bring water, wine, bay leaf, tomato sauce, tomatoes and liquid from tomatoes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Remove bay leaf. Cook spaghetti according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain and serve with sauce. Sprinkle dish with Parmesan cheese. NOTE: The sauce freezes well. Makes 8 servings (2 ounces spaghetti and 1/2 cup sauce per serving).