Homemade Spaghetti/Pasta Sauce

This is an outstanding recipe. I usually just buy Prego but thought it would be fun to make from scratch. Will never buy Prego again. The only thing I did different is I could not find fresh basil so I used dried. Next time I will use everything fresh. The flavor was amazing. My husband was very happy. This makes a huge pot so froze 2 separate portions to use at a later date. Can't wait!!!

• Ready In: 7 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 12 quarts

Ingredients

• 2 (12 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 2 (12 ounce) cans tomato puree
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 -3  tablespoons olive oil
• 4 -5  fresh garlic cloves
• 1 -2  fresh onion
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
• 2  tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil, minced basil or 2  tablespoons  fresh minced basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  italian seasoning
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, to taste (add near end of cooking)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. In a large heated pot with olive oil, add finely chopped onions.
2. When halfway done, add minced garlic.
3. Cook until browned.
4. Add tomato paste and mix well.
5. Then add tomato puree and crushed tomatoes.
6. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, basil and Italian seasoning. Mix well.
7. Cook for at least 6 hours on low heat until desired consentciy.