Pop-Pop’s Sunday Gravy

by Josh Michael

Shopping List

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 chopped onion
• 1 chopped green pepper
• 1 package pre-cut mushrooms
• 2 BIG cans peeled Italian tomatoes
• 2 basil leaves
• 2 tbsp. oregano
• 1 clove chopped garlic
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 can tomato paste
• 1 paste can of water
• 1/2 cup of red wine (any Merlot will work)
• package of your favorite pasta

Instructions

1. Start by chopping all the vegetables
2. Add roughly 1/4 cup of olive oil to the bottom of the pan
3. Add the peeled tomatoes to the pot
4. Crush the tomatoes using a spoon or whisk
5. Once the tomatoes are crushed, turn heat to medium-low
6. Add the mushrooms, onion, oregano, garlic, parsley, whole bay leaves, and green peppers
7. Add roughly 1/2 cup of red wine
8. Stir all the ingredients together and let simmer for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally
9. Add one can of tomato paste
10. Fill can with water and add to sauce (optional)
11. Stir together and let simmer for another 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
12. While sauce simmers, cook the pasta of your choice and drain
13. Pour the sauce over the pasta and serve.