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Hearty Marinara Sauce

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs olive oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 6- oz can tomato paste
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 28- ounce cans cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • salt
  • 1-2 teaspoons sugar as needed
  • red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Heat oil over medium high. Cook onions until golden, 10-15 minutes.
  • Add garlic and oregano and cook 1 minute.
  • Add the tomato paste and cook about 1 minute.
  • Add wine and cook until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in water and tomatoes and simmer over low heat until sauce is thickened, about 45 to 60 minutes.
  • Stir in cheese and basil. Add salt, sugar, and and red pepper flakes to taste.