Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

This recipe comes from Meatloaf and Melodrama
It features our spice of the month, Basil. You can pick up a sample at the front desk of the library at the end of August.
I apologize for the bad video angles. I will remember the tripod for the next one!
Here is the recipe for Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion chopped
3 garlic cloves peeled and chopped
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
6 ounces tomato paste
12 ounces water use empty tomato paste can, or use red wine
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon sugar optional
chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
Cook chopped onions and garlic in olive oil until soft over medium heat
Stir in crushed tomatoes and tomato paste
Stir in water (use empty tomato paste can)
Add dried basil, sea salt, pepper and pepper flakes. Add a teaspoon or more of sugar to taste if sauce seems too acidic.
Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook on low for 1 to 1/12 hours, stirring occasionally to avoid burning. Can add more water to thin sauce if necessary, and add fresh parsley before serving, optional.
Notes
Can use garlic powder instead of chopped, onion flakes instead of chopped, and Italian seasoning, dried parsley or oregano instead of or in addition to dried basil.
If adding meatballs, add to sauce before simmering.
Nutrition
Calories: 73kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 475mg, Potassium: 435mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 445IU, Vitamin C: 12mg, Calcium: 47mg, Iron: 2mg
This is an easy recipe to make. It goes well with any pasta you would like to serve it with. Enjoy!!