Spaghetti Sauce

Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves (smashed or chopped)
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 (30 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon oregano (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon thyme (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon salt (to taste)

Recipe

• 1 put oil in large kettle with the celery, onion and green pepper.
• 2 let sweat over medium-low heat until onion is translucent.
• 3 add the garlic and stir.
• 4 add in the rest of the ingredients and mix.
• 5 cook slowly for several hours.
• 6 water may be added if sauce gets too thick.
• 7 note: i seldom measure any of the ingredients any more. i simply add what i think looks good and i make a big, big, pot of sauce. it tastes even better the next day!