Traditional Italian Red Sauce


Course : Pasta
Serves: 9
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Ingredients:


4 cans whole Italian plum tomatoes (28 ounce)

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

3 cloves garlic thinly sliced

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 cup Chianti or dry red wine

1 tablespoons dried oregano

8 bunches leaves fresh basil

1/2 teaspoon Coarse salt to taste

1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground pepper to taste
 

Preparation / Directions:


Pur‚e the tomatoes in a food mill, removing most of the seeds. In a medium stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium heat, add garlic, and saut‚ until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add red pepper flakes. While the oil is sizzling, slowly add half of the pur‚ed tomatoes and the wine, stirring to mix. Add remaining tomatoes, reduce heat to low, and let simmer. Add the oregano, and continue to simmer until slightly thickened, 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add the basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. The sauce may be kept in the refrigerator up to 3 to 4 days in a covered container, or in the freezer for 1 month.

 

Nutritional Information:

56 Calories (kcal); 6g Total Fat; (94% calories from fat); trace Protein; 1g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; trace Sodium


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