Quick Spaghetti

prep time:: 20 min
total time:: 45 hr

Serves 4 to 6

ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried basil or 1 tablespoon fresh basil
2 28 ounce cans crushed tomatoes
1 bay leaf
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar, to taste
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley, optional
Additional salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
Shredded Parmesan cheese
1 pound of cooked spaghetti

directions

Heat oil in a 5 quart pot over moderately high heat until hot, but, not smoking. Add onions and cook stirring until golden, about 6 minutes. Add oregano, basil and cook, stirring 1 minute. Add tomatoes, bay leaf, salt and sugar, bring to a simmer. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 30 to 35 minutes. Discard bay leaf and stir in parsley, if using. Toss with cooked spaghetti. Serve with Parmesan cheese.