Spaghetti Sauce

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp dry basil
• 1 tsp dry parsley
• 1 tsp dry oregano
• 2 Tbsp garlic powder (or 6-8 cloves fresh garlic, finely chopped)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup dark balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 quart (24 oz.) canned tomatoes + their juice
• 1 cup water
• 12 oz. tomato paste
• 1 pound cooked ground beef

DIRECTIONS:

• Sauté basil, parsley, oregano, garlic, and onion in the olive oil until the onion is translucent (5-10 minutes).
• Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to very low and simmer the sauce for 1-3 hours to let the flavors combine properly.

Notes:

• Serve over your favorite al dente pasta or use in a lasagna.
• Freezes very well!