Created by JulieInTX on November 20, 2011
Step 1: Put tomatoes, with their juice, into a large heavy kettle and mash with potato masher.
Step 2: Add tomato paste.
Step 3: Rinse out tomato paste cans with water and add the water to the pot.
Step 4: Add remaining ingredients.
Step 5: Bring to a boil and immediately reduce the heat so the sauce will gently simmer, stirring occasionally.
Step 6: Simmer for 3-5 hours, adding boiling water as needed if the sauce becomes too thick. The longer the sauce cooks, the better it gets.
Step 7: I often add browned ground beef or cooked meatballs before serving over pasta.