Marinara Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 cans San Marzano canned tomatoes (28 oz)
• 2 tbs tomato paste
• 1 onion, julienned
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 basil leaves
• 1 C red wine
• dash olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Sauté Onions: Heat olive oil over medium-low. Add onions, season with salt and pepper, and sweat ~10 minutes until soft and translucent.
2. Add Garlic & Herbs: Stir in garlic and cook 3 minutes more. Add basil leaves and red chili flakes (if using) and wilt ~2 minutes.
3. Cook Tomato Paste: Add tomato paste and cook 3-5 minutes to caramelize and bring out sweetness.
4. Deglaze: Increase heat to medium-high, add wine, and reduce by half, 3-5 minutes.
5. Simmer Sauce: Reduce heat to medium-low, add canned tomatoes, and cook ~90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Finish: Remove from heat and purée with an immersion blender to desired texture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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