On top of spaghetti

All right all you bloggers/fans. I'm back and ready for action (that is typing is about all the action I have energy for right now). I have a new recipe I want to share. It's one that's been in great demand... Okay, ONE person has asked me for the recipe-my sister, but I'm still going to force it on all the rest of you because in my opinion it's a good one!

Slow Cooked Spaghetti Sauce

About 8-10 ripe tomatoes
1 can of tomato paste
1 small summer squash
3 green onions
2 carrots
2 tsp-1/4 C. minced garlic
2 tsp-1/4 C. sugar
Basil
Oregano
Parsley flakes
1 Bay leaf
Salt
Pepper

Mince tomatoes, squash, onions & carrots & place in slow cooker. Add tomato paste. Add Garlic, Sugar, Basil, Oregano, Parsley, Salt & Pepper to taste. Add Bay leaf. Cook for 5-8 hours on low setting or until thickness of your liking.

I just made this recipe yesterday, and I have to admit it was my best batch yet. As I don't stick to a tight recipe, every time is a little different-you can tweak it to your liking. I also have added minced green peppers when I've had them-basically whatever is in my garden. Also, I prefer my sauce a little sweeter, so I add the higher amount of sugar (and garlic since I love garlic, too.)

Speaking of garlic, I am considering planting some this year. I have received some instruction as to how. The deciding factor will be whether my husband is willing to do a little tilling for me this fall, since garlic can be planted in the fall. I'll let you know how it goes, if it goes that is!