Ingredients:
1 (28 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (28 ounce) cans tomato puree
2 (7 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds (optional)
1/2 cup dry red wine, good quality
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 onions, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
In a 5 quart pot stir together the tomato sauce, tomato puree, tomato paste, basil, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper, fennel seeds if using, and dry red wine; simmer over medium low heat for 1 hour.
Stir frequently; do not allow sauce to stick; lower heat if needed.
While sauce is cooking, brown beef and onion; drain well.
Add hamburger to the sauce at the end of the hour.
Simmer sauce for 1/2 hour; taste; adjust seasoning as needed.
Simmer for additional 1/2 hour.
Serve over your favorite pasta.
Servings: 8
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 135 min.