Dads Secret Spaghetti Sauce (aka. Labchef)

Total Time: 6 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped fine
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
• 2 ounces wine
• 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
• 1 -2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

• 1 rough chop onion, celery, and bell pepper. add to food processor or bar blender and puree.
• 2 add puree to 12 in cast iron skillet, heat over med/high heat until all the liquid is removed. 15-25 minutes. do not burn, try to adjust the temperature so burning does not occur. (it should look dry and pulpy).
• 3 if you have not already, turn heat to med and add the garlic, cook for 1 minute.
• 4 add the tomato and anchovy paste and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. mix well with the vegetables.
• 5 add wine and reduce until almost dry.
• 6 add paste/vegetable mix to slow cooker. add the canned tomatoes, italian seasoning, salt, pepper and red pepper flake. stir well.
• 7 cover slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or 3-4 hours on high.
• 8 season for taste, it may require a little more salt and pepper.
• 9 serve over cooked pasta, and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.