Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients: 

1 lb ground beef or veal

1/2 finely chopped onion

1 28 oz can Hunts tomato sauce

1 14 oz can of chopped, peeled tomatoes

1/2 cup red wine

1/2 cup water

2 tbs tomato paste

1 tsp dried oregano or marjoram *

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (secret ingredient)

2 tbs finely chopped flat leaf parsley

salt & pepper

pinch of sugar

Directions: 

Brown the onions in 2 tbs olive oil. Add the meat and brown. Add the tomato paste and stir for 2 minutes. Add the cinnamon and oregano. Add the tomatoes, wine and sauce. Add the parsley, salt and pepper to taste and a pinch of sugar.

 Bring to a boil, then simmer 2 hours covered, stirring occasionally. If it gets too dry, add a bit more water. 

This is a great sauce with spaghetti, or for lasagna. 

 

* You can use fresh herbs if you have them.