LITTLE JOE'S SPAGHETTI SAUCE

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Little Joe's was a very popular Italian restaurant located just north of the Los Angeles Civic Center. It's now closed and the space is used as a movie set. However, the popularity of this recipe lives on and, years later, is still being requested for publication in the local newspapers. I think it deserves to be immortilized at 'Zaar.

Provided by lynnski LA

Categories     Sauces

Time 2h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.2, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 0.7, Sodium 426.4, Carbohydrate 10.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 5.7, Protein 2.2

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