Sbarro Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes

• 1 (28 ounce)  tomato can cold water (more or less to desired thickness)
• 4 ounces grated romano cheese
• 12 ounces olive oil
• 10 ounces diced onions
• 1 ounce chopped fresh garlic
• 1/2 ounce chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 3 ounces cooking sherry

Spices

• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons basil

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil until hot but not smoking. Add onions and saute until.

2. 2

   almost browned. Add garlic.

3. 3

   When garlic is brown, de-glaze pan with sherry. Add parsley and stir.

4. 4

   Add tomatoes, water, cheese, and spices. Mix well.

5. 5

   Bring just to boil and simmer one hour.