Simple Tomato Sauce

Name: Simple Tomato Sauce
Ingredients: 2 cans (14 oz or 400 gram) crushed or whole tomatoes; 4 cloves garlic; 1 large onion; 2 medium carrots; ¼ cup or 75 ml olive oil; ½ cup or 125 ml red wine; 2 beef or vegetable bullion cubes; pinch red pepper flakes; salt and pepper to taste

venturists|Sept. 4, 2016 9:13 pm EST

Simple Tomato Sauce

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Easy tomato sauce recipe that will taste like you simmered it on the stove for hours.

Servings

3

Ingredients

2 cans (14 oz or 400 gram) crushed or whole tomatoes
4 cloves garlic
1 large onion
2 medium carrots
¼ cup or 75 ml olive oil
½ cup or 125 ml red wine
2 beef or vegetable bullion cubes
pinch red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Finely chop onion, garlic, and carrots. 2. Heat olive oil in large pot to medium heat. 3. Add onions, cooked for 2 minutes, stirring. 4. Add carrots and garlic, stirring until onions are translucent. 5. Add red wine and bullion, red pepper flakes and bring to a simmer. 6. Add tomatoes, bring to a simmer, and then drop the heat to barely bubbling. 7. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes. You can continue to allow it to simmer for 2- 3 hours for a thicker sauce. 8. Add salt and pepper to taste after the sauce has reached your desired consistency. 9. Optional: Add a ½ teaspoon of balsamic vinegar to add sweetness. You can also use a blender if you like a smoother sauce.1.