Barry Vitow's Famous Spaghetti Sauce

From Cheryl's awesome gift - a collection of Vitow family recipes.



2 T Italian seasoning
1 large onion, finely chopped
6 (or more) cloves of garlic, minced
2 pounds lean ground beef (turkey)
1 T parsley, minced
1 T dried basil, crumbled
1 T bay leaves (2-3)
28 oz Italian plum tomatoes (or diced tomatoes)
3 1/2 cups water
2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste

Heat oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Add ground meat and cook until brown breaking up with fork, about 8 minutes. If using beef, drain dripping from Dutch oven.

Mix parsley, Italian seasoning, bay leaves and basil into meat and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, water, tomato sauce, and tomato paste.

Simmer until reduced to sauce consistency, breaking up tomatoes with spoon, about 2 hours. Season with salt and pepper. Makes about 6 servings.


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