Most small Louisiana towns have their "City Cafe." This is the recipe from the "City Cafe" in Plaquemine, Louisiana.
1 pound white onions, finely chopped4 stalks celery, finely chopped1 cluster garlic, finely chopped3 cans tomato paste3 cans tomatoes2 tablespoons granulated sugar4 heaping tablespoons Parmesan cheeseSalt and pepper, to taste
In hot olive oil in a cast iron pot, sauté onions, celery and garlic. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer at least one hour.
