Velvety Tomato Wine Sauce

Velvety Tomato Wine Sauce

sobota, 25 stycznia 2014

Velvety Tomato Wine Sauce

Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup finely chopped onion (about 1 medium onion)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground fennel
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/3 cup red wine
• 3 cups undrained canned tomatoes (28 oz. can)
• salt and black pepper

Directions

• 1 In a saucepan, warm the olive oil.
• 2 Add the onions and garlic, sprinkle with the salt, cover, and saute on very low heat for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the onions are beginning to soften.
• 3 Add the fennel, oregano, and basil and cook for another minute.
• 4 Pour in the wine and bring to a boil.
• 5 Whirl the tomatoes in a blender until just pureed and add to the pan.
• 6 Cover the sauce and simmer gently for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 7 Add salt and pepper to taste.
• 8 Enjoy!