Rich Red Sauce
Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

1 tablespoon�balsamic vinegar
28 ounces�whole tomatoes, chopped
6 ounces�tomato paste
1 �bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon�garlic powder
1 teaspoon�basil
1 teaspoon�oregano
1/2 teaspoon�thyme
1/2 teaspoon�marjoram
1/8 teaspoon�salt
1 teaspoon�honey or �sugar

This basic red sauce partners well with any pasta. Make a big batch and use it in baked ziti or lasagna one night-- and over elbows, bowties or spaghetti another. For a Creole twist, simply add dried bell pepper, dried celery, dried onion flakes, and some cayenne pepper.

Directions

Combine all ingredients (include the tomato liquid) in a large saucepan and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring often. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Ease of preparation: Easy

Preparation time: 5 min

Cook time: 20 min

Servings: makes about 4 cups