Mrs Ortiz Spaghetti Sauce

A chunky sauce that taste like it simmered for hours ! Don't be put off by the anchovies they melt away never to be seen again !

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 3 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, do not drain
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3  anchovy fillets
• 4  garlic cloves, pressed
• 3  tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (italian is best)
• 1  tablespoon dried basil
• 1  tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 (4 ounce) cans mushrooms, drained well
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese
•  olive oil, to saute
•  salt and pepper
•  red pepper flakes, if desired when you saute the garlic

Directions

1. in a large skillet add olive oil heat on medium.
2. add chopped parsley, pressed garlic and anchovies saute briefly till garlic is soft not brown add red pepper flakes if desired.
3. add all 3 cans of diced tomatoes do not drain !
4. add can of tomato sauce heat all the way through.
5. add can of tomato paste stir until combined.
6. add all the dried herbs.
7. and both cans of mushrooms drained well.
8. allow sauce to simmer as long as you wish.
9. right before serving add the cheese to the sauce.
10. enjoy.