Hello!
The last few weeks have been pretty insane. Dustin and I began renovations on the basement and it’s been a slow process to say the least. I’ve been a bit busy and neglected to get this recipe out right after I created it.
Of course this is a new sauce recipe for you all to whip up. This one has a bit of a kick, however. The beauty with this recipe is that, even though it’s meant to be a spicier sauce, you could make it as mild or spicy as you like. Totally your preference. This sauce has so much flavor, you will be craving it.
As usual, I make enough to freeze in containers for multiple meals. This definitely helps on nights when I don’t feel like cooking a crazy dinner, or on Sundays when I just have to eat pasta.
I hope you all enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 3-28oz cans of Tuttorroso Crushed Tomatoes
- 1-28oz can of Petite Diced Tomatoes
- 1-6oz can of Tomato Paste
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 6-8 cloves of garlic, diced
- 1 tsp of garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp of Sugar
- Crushed Red Pepper (I used 1 1/2 tsp, however I would recommend less if you are seeking a less spicy sauce. It all depends on your preference.)
- 2 Tbsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 15 Basil Leaves rinsed, patted dry, and roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup of fresh parsley rinsed, patted dry, and roughly chopped
- 1 1/2 cups of dry Red Wine
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Directions for the Sauce:
- In a deep sauce pan, add 2 Tbsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and heat on medium.
- Add onions and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and sauté for 3 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes and red wine. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring tomato paste thoroughly into the mixture.
- Add 3 cans of Crushed Tomatoes.
- Add 2 Tbsp of Sugar.
- Add salt, to taste.
- Add pepper, to taste.
- Add 1 1/2 tsp (or your spice preference) of Crushed Red Pepper.
- Add 1 tsp of garlic powder.
- Add Basil and Parsley. Mix thoroughly.
- Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
See photos below for examples:
- In a deep sauce pan, add 2 Tbsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and heat on medium.
- Add onions and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and sauté for 3 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes and red wine. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring tomato paste thoroughly into the mixture.
- Add 3 cans of Crushed Tomatoes.
- Add 2 Tbsp of Sugar.
- Add salt, to taste.
- Add pepper, to taste.
- Add 1 1/2 tsp (or your spice preference) of Crushed Red Pepper.
- Add 1 tsp of garlic powder.
- Add Basil and Parsley. Mix thoroughly.
- Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Enjoy!
