Little Joe'S Spaghetti Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons bell peppers, minced
1 celery, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon crushed dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 cup water
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Heat oil in a large heavy pot.
Add onion, green pepper, celery and garlic and saute until vegetables are tender.
Add tomatoes, tomato puree, basil, oregano,and bay leaf.
Simmer for one hour, stirring frequently.
Add wine, water, salt and pepper.
Simmer one hour longer.
If sauce is too thick, add water.
When sauce is cooked, add Parmesan cheese and mix well.