Teresa'S Low-Fat Spaghetti Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 large cloves garlic, crushed
1 (6 oz.) tomato paste
2 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes with juice, chopped
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 bay leaf
1 c. water

Preparation

In 4-quart pan over medium heat, heat oil, add onions and garlic.
Cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until onions are soft.
Stir in tomato paste, parsley, basil, oregano, salt and pepper.
Cook 3 minutes, stirring often.
Add tomatoes with liquid, tomato sauce, 1 cup water and bay leaf; increase heat to medium high and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low.
Simmer, partially covered, several hours.
Stir often.
Makes 4 cups.