Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 9 cups tomatoes, fresh,cored andchopped,very ripe
  • 4 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes, crushed with juice
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • salt
  • pepper

Method

  • Heat an 8- to 10-quart heavy-bottom pot and add the oil, garlic, and onion.
  • Saute until the onion is clear.
  • Add the remaining ingredients except the butter and salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a simmer and gently cook, uncovered, for 4 hours, stirring often.
  • Stir in the butter and salt and pepper to taste.