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Drunken Tomato Sauce
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 50 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 6
This rich tomato sauce is a family favorite. Try pairing it with my 21st Century Meatballs and serve atop a pile of spaghetti. YUMMMMY!
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 small white onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1/2 cup red wine, of choice
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon dried italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions:
1. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute one additional minute, stirring constantly. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and red wine until well combined.
2. Mix in sugar, basil, fennel seed, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 45 minutes to.
3. 1 hour, stirring occasionally, allowing the sauce to reduce and thicken.
4. Serve over you pasta of choice.
By RecipeOfHealth.com