Tomato Sauce for Pasta
- Total Time
- 55 minutes
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Ingredients
Yield:About 4 servings
- 1onion, chopped
- 2cloves garlic, sliced
- 1carrot, sliced thin, optional
- 4tablespoons olive oil
- 1pound canned or fresh tomatoes
- 1piece orange peel, optional
- 1bay leaf
- 1teaspoon oregano
- 1cup dry red wine
- 1cup water
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1teaspoon capers, optional
Preparation
- Step 1
In saucepan, saute onion, garlic and carrot, if desired, in olive oil until soft.
- Step 2
Chop tomatoes. Add to pan along with all other remaining ingredients except capers. Simmer uncovered for 40 minutes or longer, until thick. Add capers if desired.
- Step 3
Puree the sauce if you wish. Serve over pasta.
Tip
- Anchovies, chopped green pepper, red bell pepper, hot red pepper, celery, minced parsley or other fresh herbs can be added, as well as sauteed mushrooms. Leeks or shallots can be used instead of onions.
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naomi dagen bloom
Delicious as described. Even the orange peel!
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