sautee finely chopped onion, garlic, salt and pepper

meanwhile, place remaining ingredients in blender and pulse a few times

when onion and garlic are soft and opaque, add to blender

blend on medium speed until smoothe

strain sauce to remove seeds

place in large but not largest sauce pan

bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer

stir frequently and continue to simmer for four hours covered with a slotted cover so it concentrates and thickens

take a teaspoon of sauce place on a plate...it red wattery ring appears, but sauce seems thick, add half cup more parmessean cheese

if still watery ring after second try...add ateaspoon flour

use a second chunk od italian bread give each person eating with yoy dip into sauce and everyone says ooooohhhhhh mmmmmmmmmmthats the best or maybe it needs a.....

cooki g time four hours...cand get that timer beliw to do anything but numbers...four what? anyone agree?