Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 84 oz Crushed Tomatoes
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 4 Tablespoons Dried Basil
  • 1 ½ tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 -2 Tablespoon White Sugar (optional – this takes out the bitterness and makes it a little sweet)
  • 2 TSBP Olive Oil
  • ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese ( or Romano Cheese)
  • Minced Green Peppers (optional)

Instruction

  • Heat the olive oil in a 5+ qt. pot over medium heat, and add the chopped or pressed garlic.
  • Heat for one to two minutes, making sure not to burn the garlic, then add all the tomatoes, black pepper, basil and sugar. Stirring often, bring to a low boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 hours stirring often.
  • For the first half of the simmer time, do so with the pot uncovered, then cover.
  • Add the cheese, stir in and simmer for an additional 5 minutes or so.