Madrisciana (Italian Tomato Sauce With Bacon) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. blended olive oil
1/4 green pepper, diced
2 medium onions, diced
1/2 head (large) garlic, minced
9 c. plum tomatoes, diced (fresh or canned)
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c. sweet basil, chopped or 1 Tbsp. dried
1/2 c. parsley, chopped or 1 Tbsp. dried
1 lb. bacon, browned until crisp, cooled and crumbled

Preparation

In a large skillet, saute blended olive oil with green pepper and onions.
Add garlic; heat until golden brown.
Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, basil and parsley.
Stir and simmer, uncovered, for approximately 1 hour.
Add crumbled bacon to finished sauce just before serving.
Serves 5 to 6 adults as main course.