Ingredients
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4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1 large onion, chopped
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6 garlic cloves, chopped
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1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
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1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
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1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
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1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
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2 tablespoons sugar
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8 ounces red wine
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2 tablespoons dried basil
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1 -2 tablespoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Place a 4 quart pot over medium high heat, add olive oil and red pepper flakes, stirring for approximately 1 minute.
- Lower heat to medium and add onion, sautéing until onion begins to be translucent.
- Add garlic and sauté for additional 2 minutes.
- Add both cans tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, sugar, and wine.
- Add spices, blending thoroughly.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 2 hours.
- Taste test after 2 hours and add more wine if too thick and re season as desired.
- Simmer, covered, for an additional hour.
- Can be slow cooked in crock pot on low for 6-8 hours.
- Cooked ground beef or turkey or cooked Italian sausage may be added upon serving if desired.
- This recipe freezes well.