Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 8 cloves garlic, smashed and diced
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp sea salt
  • 3/4 cup diced fresh basil
  • 1 28oz can Tuttorosso diced tomatoes
  • 1 28oz can Tuttorosso crushed tomatoes
  • 1 12oz can tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine (Chianti)
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Method

  • Heat olive oil in large skillet or pot
  • Sweat diced onion and garlic for 5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent browning
  • Add tomatoes, paste and all spices, adding 1 12oz can of water following tomato paste. Stir and simmer covered for 3 hours on low heat.