Spaghetti With Classic Red

Name: Spaghetti With Classic Red
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 14 cup tomato paste; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 14 cup dry red wine; 1 (29 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 lb spaghetti; 2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley; freshly ground parmesan cheese

14 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
14 cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
14 cup dry red wine
1 (29 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 lb spaghetti
2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
freshly ground parmesan cheese

Directions

1

Heat the oil in a big saucepan over medium heat; add in onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
2

Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, sugar, oregano, and basil; stir in the wine.
3

Add in the tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste; bring the sauce to a boil, then decreae heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4

For a smooth sauce, pass it through a strainer to remove the solids, then return to the saucepan.
5

Keep the sauce warm over low heat.
6

Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a big pot of salted boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8 minutes.
7

When the pasta is cooked, drain it and place in a large serving bowl; add the sauce and toss gently to combine.
8

Sprinkle with parsley and a light dusting of cheese; serve immediately, with additional cheese to pass around the table.