posted by Karen O 09-04-98 6:58 PM
Meatless Spaghetti Sauce
4 medium onions, chopped
1 1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup cooking oil (or olive oil)
4 garlic cloves, minced
12 cups chopped peeled fresh tomatoes
3 bay leaves
4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. dried basil
2 cans(6 oz. each) tomato paste
1/3 cup brown sugar
In a large Dutch oven, saute the onions and peppers in oil until onions are tender. Add garlic, tomatoes, bay leaves, salt, oregano, and basil.
Simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionlly. Add tomato paste and brown sugar; simmer 1 hour longer. Remove bay leaves.
Serve over pasta. Makes 2 quarts
Note: Browned ground beef or Italian sausage can be added to the cooked sauce if desired. The sauce also freezes well.