appetizer

Cut 1 large 20"(or so) stick of pepperoni in half, wrap up half for a later use, cut the remaining pepperoni into small quarter pieces. Cover the bottom of a Dutch oven(10"-12") with olive oil and brown the cut pepperoni for a few minutes, the oil will turn red. Leave the oil in the pan. Add 2 6oz. cans of tomato paste and 6 cans of water. Now add 1 tsp. granulated garlic, 1 tsp. hot pepper, 1 tsp. dried oregano, 1 tsp. dried basil, 3 tsp. dried parsley, 1/8 C granulated sugar, 1/2 C Parmesan cheese. Let simmer for approximately 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve with 1 lb. of your favorite pasta and Parmesan cheese.

Excellent sauce.