Italian Tomato Sauce(Serves 6)

• 12 oz. tomato paste
• 1 (No. 2 1/2) can Italian style tomatoes
• 2 Tbsp. oil
• 1/4 c. finely chopped onion
• 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 c. celery, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

1. Fry onion, garlic and celery slowly in the oil about 5 minutes.
2. Crush tomatoes.
3. Add to paste and the onion, celery and garlic.
4. Add all other ingredients and simmer in a heavy covered pan 1 hour.
5. Then add the meat balls and simmer, covered, about 30 minutes longer.
6. (Cooked mushrooms may be added last 15 minutes.) If sauce becomes too thick, add a little water.

tomato paste, italian style tomatoes, oil, onion, clove garlic, celery, salt, sugar, nutmeg, oregano, pepper, fresh parsley, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1046055 (may not work)