Monday, December 14, 2015

Pasta & Co Marinara Sauce

The classic tomato sauce.
Freezes well.

Makes 4 cups

3 Tbl pur olive oil
3/4 tsp. basil
3/4 tsp. oregano
1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 cups dry white wine
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1/4 tsp salt or to taste
1/2 tsp sugar

In heavy saucepan, over medium heat, saute basil, oregano, red pepper flakes and garlic for about 1 minute.  Don't brown the garlic.
Add wine and simmer about 10 minutes until all alcohol has evaporated.
Add tomatoes.  Cover partially.  Simmer over low heat about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add a dash of salt and sugar, to taste.
Stir and simmer a few more minutes.

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