Spaghetti Sauce

Name: Spaghetti Sauce
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 large onion, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons sugar; 8 ounces red wine; 2 tablespoons dried basil; 1 -2 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

14 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 large onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
8 ounces red wine
2 tablespoons dried basil
1 -2 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Directions

1

Place a 4 quart pot over medium high heat, add olive oil and red pepper flakes, stirring for approximately 1 minute.
2

Lower heat to medium and add onion, sauteing until onion begins to be translucent.
3

Add garlic and saute for additional 2 minutes.
4

Add both cans tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, sugar, and wine.
5

Add spices, blending thoroughly.
6

Cover and simmer on low heat for 2 hours.
7

Taste test after 2 hours and add more wine if too thick and re season as desired.
8

Simmer, covered, for an additional hour.
9

Can be slow cooked in crock pot on low for 6-8 hours.
10

Cooked ground beef or turkey or cooked Italian sausage may be added upon serving if desired.
11

This recipe freezes well.