2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons tomato puree
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute the dried basil, basil, dried basil, parsley, nutmeg and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, butter and tomato paste; cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato puree, tomato paste and tomato puree. Return mixture to heat and stir until well blended. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 35 to 40 minutes.