Basic Pasta/Pizza Sauce

Name: Basic Pasta/Pizza Sauce
Ingredients: 1 can 28 oz whole peeled tomatoes (I prefer a good italian brand over Hunts); 2 tbsp - 3 Tbl Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 medium onion (I typically use 1/2 large red onion) - diced; 2 to 3 garlic cloves - chopped or minced; 1/2 medium carrot (chopped); 4 to 6 basil leaves - fresh (may use dried 2 tbls); 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 1 to 2 Bay leaves; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar; 3 tbsp dry white wine (choose a wine you like); 1 salt and pepper to taste (1-2 tsp each usually); 1 tsp + red pepper flakes (optional)

13 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 can 28 oz whole peeled tomatoes (I prefer a good italian brand over Hunts)
2 tbsp - 3 Tbl Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 medium onion (I typically use 1/2 large red onion) - diced
2 to 3 garlic cloves - chopped or minced
1/2 medium carrot (chopped)
4 to 6 basil leaves - fresh (may use dried 2 tbls)
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 to 2 Bay leaves
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
3 tbsp dry white wine (choose a wine you like)
1 salt and pepper to taste (1-2 tsp each usually)
1 tsp + red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

1

Heat oil in 2-3 qt pot at med-hi.
2

Add onions and garlic.
3

Cook until onions become translucent.
4

(approx 2-3 min)
5

Add remaining ingredients and bring to boil momentarily then simmer covered.
6

Stir occasionally.
7

(45 min)
8

Transfer sauce to blender or food processor and blend to desired consistency.
9

(chunky sauce - a few good pulses; blend full speed if preferred smooth)
10

**NOTE** Add diced bell peppers or different cheeses for different flavors of sauce