"The perfect pasta sauce for any occasion. Date night? Dinner on the couch? Hosting a dinner party? This sauce has got you covered. Simplicity meets elegance."
Red wine simmered pasta sauce
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Prep time 15mins
Cook time 1hr
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ingredients
- 1 small chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 sprig chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 3 chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup red wine (one you would drink!)
- 2 28 ounce cans crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
- salt, to taste
Method
Step 1
In a large pot, heat olive oil to shimmering.
Step 2
Add onion, and cook on medium 3-5 minutes until softened.
Step 3
Add herbs, and spices. (not salt yet) and garlic.
Step 4
Add tomato paste, stir to coat onions/garlic. And cook for 1-2 minutes until red begins to deepen.
Step 5
Add tomatoes, and stir again.
Step 6
Add red wine, allow to simmer for 3-5 minutes.
Step 7
Add crushed tomatoes, and brown sugar. Bring to a gentle boil... reduce heat to low, and cover... simmer for around one hour (the longer, the better really.)
Step 8
Remove lid, and scoop half of the sauce, with the larger tomato pieces into a blender. Puree until smooth. Return to pot.
Step 9
Turn heat off. Add parmesan cheese to pot, and stir to melt.
Step 10
Taste, and add salt as needed.
Step 11
Serve over your favorite pasta, with a glass of the same wine you cooked with :)