Ingredients

  • 28 ounces tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 each onions chopped
  • 4 each garlic cloves crushed
  • 7 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup red wine optional
  • 1 each green bell peppers
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano

Method

  • Heat oil in a large saucpan set over medium heat.
  • In a medium sized saucepan set over medium heat add whole tomatoes and herbs and spices with tomato sauce, parmesan and sugar in a medium sized saucepan set over medium heat.
  • Break up tomatoes with a spoon as you stir.
  • Simmer, uncovered for 5 min.
  • Saute for 2 min.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Cover and bring to a boil, stirring often.
  • Then, reduce heat and simmer, stirring often for at least 5 min.