Italian Tomato Sauce

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 medium onions, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 cup dry red wine
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (i omit this)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried fennel seed, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

• 1 chop basil, if using fresh. heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. add onion and garlic. saute until tender.
• 2 add tomatoes, wine, tomato paste, basil, sugar, salt, crushed fennel seeds, and black pepper.
• 3 reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce is a consistency that you like.
• 4 serve immediately, or freeze to use later.