ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE and CANNING INSTRUCTIONS

INGREDIENTS

3 cans

crushed tomatoes 28 ounce sized cans OR 12-15 fresh tomatoes

4 cloves

garlic

4 tbsp

fresh basil or 1-2 tablespoons dried basil (ratio is 3:1 for fresh vs dried)

1 1/2 tsp

black pepper

1 tbsp

sugar (optional)

2 tbsp

olive oil

1/3 cup

grated Parmesan or Romano cheese