Italian Tomato Sauce(Serves 6) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 oz. tomato paste
1 (No. 2 1/2) can Italian style tomatoes
2 Tbsp. oil
1/4 c. finely chopped onion
1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 c. celery, finely chopped
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Fry onion, garlic and celery slowly in the oil about 5 minutes.
Crush tomatoes.
Add to paste and the onion, celery and garlic.
Add all other ingredients and simmer in a heavy covered pan 1 hour.
Then add the meat balls and simmer, covered, about 30 minutes longer.
(Cooked mushrooms may be added last 15 minutes.) If sauce becomes too thick, add a little water.