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DIVA'S ITALIAN PASTA SAUCE

2 28 oz. cans of crushed tomatoes
1 28 oz.can of tomato puree
1 can of tomato paste
3 cloves of fresh garlic,,, chopped
3 tablespoons of Italian seasonings
3 tablespoons of accent (to wake up the flavor)
5 or 6 leafs of fresh basil (optional)
3 tablespoons of garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 or 1/2 cup of grated locatelli cheese (or grated cheese of your choice)
2 teaspoons of sugar ( to lessen the acid if you like)
1 onion chopped (optional)
3 tablespoons of oil (olive or your choice)
3 cans of water (using the 28 oz. can to measure)

fry garlic and onions till garlic is a light golden brown
add crushed tomatoes, puree and paste,water and all seasonings
simmer for 3-4 hours..the longer,the better the taste

note: this sauce you can freeze also and use for future meals

note: you can put sausage,a piece of beef veal or pork (or all meats )to this sauce..for a great flavor.

makes many servings..depends on how much sauce one prefers

note: if putting fried meatballs in your sauce..add them to the sauce for the last 40 minutes or so.