I can't get enough of Laurenzo

After Thanksgiving and some bumps in the road and typical holiday madness, we had two of Nick's boys here.  Last night I was FINALLY able to cook.  Now, I was so happy to be back to the beach.  Well, we still have a fantastic view but it has been down to 40 at night time and only gotten up to the mid-50s plus windchill?! Upsetting.

With the chillier weather I finally made sauce for Nick.  We bought fresh, homemade pasta too (a pound for $4.50, prob won't happen again).  Magnifico!

1lb hot italian suasage (which is optional, or any susage, or even ground beef)
1 medium onion
5 cloves of garlic
(1) 28 oz can of tomato puree
(1) 28 oz can of diced tomatoes
(1) 6 oz can of tomato paste
3/4 cup of parsley
approx 6 basil leaves
pinch of sugar
1 cup of parmesan cheese (optional, do it)
oregano
red pepper flakes

Brown the meat, add the diced onion and garlic and cook until translucent.  Add the tomatoes.  Put a little water in the cans to get the remains out and add to the pot.  Add parsley, cut up basil leaves, cheese, and sugar.  Add a little oregano and red pepper flakes to taste.  Bring to a boil, turn down and simmer, for HOURS.

When you are ready to eat, boil water.  The homemade pasta is ready much faster than normal pasta.

Today while I was sleeping Nick put the sauce back on the burner and added a jar of artichokes.  It was better then I expected. Random, I know.

Enjoy :)