Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

There is definitely a day for just about everything…this happens to be a most delicious one!  One of my dad’s favorite dishes is good old spaghetti and meatballs.  When in doubt, order that and you’ll never regret it!  Here is the recipe that I use for my spaghetti sauce:

HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE

INGREDIENTS

• 2 large cans of crushed tomatoes (we’ve been using Cento a lot but there are a lot of good brands out there to try)
• 1 can tomato paste
• Olive oil
• Garlic clove – minced
• Onion – chopped (by my husband because my eyes cannot take cutting onions.  I could walk into the house 15 minutes after he cut an onion and my eyes will start to sting)
• Oregano
• Basil
• Parsley
• Grated parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

First I add a little bit of olive oil to the bottom of the pot (heat level is med-high) – just to cover the bottom.  I then add the garlic and onion and let that brown – not too much though!  Once the garlic and onion have browned, I add the two cans of crushed tomatoes and the one can of tomato paste.  I mix it really well and then add in the other spices.  You can add/omit any spices you like and make it your own!  I put the heat on simmer and leave it for about 2 hours.  Add spaghetti and you’re done!

What is your recipe for spaghetti sauce?