My kids (and myself) prefer this spaghetti sauce to anything store-bought. While the cooking process is long, the result is worth the wait! Your kitchen will smell wonderful for an entire morning or afternoon! I usually quadruple the recipe and freeze the excess. If you prefer meat sauce, you can brown 1 pound of ground beef and 1 large onion sliced thin, add 1 tsp. salt and sprinkle of parsley, then add to the sauce while cooking.