Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1                cup  olive oil
  6             cloves  garlic -- chopped
  1                cup  onion -- minced
  1                cup  green pepper -- minced
  1                cup  tomatos peeled and chopped
  2             stalks  celery -- minced
  2        tablespoons  red win vinegar
  2          teaspoons  pepper
  1         tablespoon  basil
  1         tablespoon  chili powder
     1/4           cup  parsley -- chopped
  1                cup  red wine
  1                cup  beef stock
  1                cup  tomato puree
  1 1/2      teaspoons  salt

Preparation:

Saute the garlic in the oil until browned and almost crisp. Add the onions and cook until tender but not browned. Add green pepper, tomatos, celery, basil, chili powder, stock and vinegar. Cover and let simmer for 40 min., then run the mixture through a blender or food processor. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for at least 10 min., the longer this sauce simmers the better it makes it. To serve this sauce can be used either hot or cold for basting or serving on the table. Makes 5 1/2 cups and can be stored in the refrigerator covered.

Nutritional Information:

2393 Calories (kcal); 219g Total Fat; (85% calories from fat); 13g Protein; 71g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 6640mg Sodium