Italian Tomato Sauce(Great Sauce With A Slightly Sweet Flavor)

• 3 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 c. chopped red onion
• 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
• 1 c. chopped green pepper
• 1 (1 lb. 3 oz.) can tomato puree
• 2 Tbsp. dry red wine
• 1 1/2 c. freshly chopped tomatoes (plum tomatoes are best)
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 2 tsp. basil
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. chopped parsley

1. Saute in a large kettle the oil, red onion, garlic, green pepper, basil, bay leaves, salt and oregano.
2. When onions become clear and soft, add the following ingredients: tomato puree, tomato paste, red wine, chopped tomatoes, sugar and black pepper.

olive oil, red onion, garlic, green pepper, tomato puree, red wine, freshly chopped tomatoes, black pepper, basil, bay leaves, salt, oregano, tomato paste, sugar, parsley

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=240790 (may not work)