Grandpa Gregory's Italian Tomato Sauce


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Ingredients

 * 1/2 c. olive oil
 * 4 large cloves garlic (minced)
 * 2 1/2 large cans puree [my mom may have simplified this part]
 * 2 bay leaves
 * 1 T. basil leaf (chopped)
 * 2-3 t. salt

Options

 * red wine, if desired [duh]
 * meatballs
 * 1 can tomato paste and 3 cans water

Directions

 * 1) In olive oil, fry garlic to light brown
 * 2) Add puree and red wine. Bring to boil. (add meatballs, if desired)
 * 3) Add bay leaf, basil, salt. Cook 20 min.

(For longer-cooking sauce, add 1 can tomato paste and 3 cans of water. Water will cook down)