World Famous Pasta Sauce

Instructions

1. 1
   Cut up 4–5 cloves of garlic. Cut small.
2. 2
   Cut up 1/2 shallot. Nice and small.
3. 3
   Cook garlic and shallot on low for 3 minutes with 2–3 tablespoons olive oil.
4. 4
   Add 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes.
5. 5
   Add fresh basil and oregano. Pick the leaves and cut up with a knife or scissors (about 1/4 cup of each).
6. 6
   Add salt, black pepper, sugar, red pepper flakes, and parmesan cheese.
7. 7
   Add another 3–4 tablespoons olive oil.
8. 8
   Add a splash of fish sauce and 1 teaspoon MSG.
9. 9
   Stir well and simmer on low.
10. 10
    Taste the sauce and adjust as needed.
11. 11
    Let simmer for about 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes or so.
12. 12
    Let the condensation from the lid fall back into the pot to add some moisture.