Michael's Marinara Sauce

By amaliana

"Michael Gross is well known as Steven Keaton, the father in the hit series "Family Ties". On one of his last visits to "Hour", he talked about his involvement as spokesperson for ALS(Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, often referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease)after he made a movie of the week called "A Right to Die". Michael always tries to go that extra mile and make a difference if he can. He once came on and brought his recipe for marinara sauce, which was simple yet tasty! Michael says the key is:Use as much garlic as you can, it never hurts."

Ingredients

• 1 yellow onion
• 4 large cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Two 28-ounce cans Italian-style tomatoes
• One 12-ounce can tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons dry or fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 pound thin spaghetti

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Finely chop the onion and garlic cloves; saute lightly in olive oil. Add the Italian-style tomatoes(cut tomatoes as you add them) and the can of paste(with no additional water.
Add the pepper, basil, and salt and reduce heat. Cook on low heat(without a cover) for at least 2 hours.
Every 1/2 hour to 45 minutes check seasoning(this is when Michael usually adds garlic powder).
Note: The key is in the seasoning and in simmering for 2 hourts (at least!)