FAMOUS SPAGHETTI SAUCE

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Provided by sweetomato

Categories Sauces

Time 3h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 large onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
8 ounces red wine
2 tablespoons dried basil
1 -2 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

Place a 4 quart pot over medium high heat, add olive oil and red pepper flakes, stirring for approximately 1 minute.
Lower heat to medium and add onion, sautéing until onion begins to be translucent.
Add garlic and sauté for additional 2 minutes.
Add both cans tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, sugar, and wine.
Add spices, blending thoroughly.
Cover and simmer on low heat for 2 hours.
Taste test after 2 hours and add more wine if too thick and re season as desired.
Simmer, covered, for an additional hour.
Can be slow cooked in crock pot on low for 6-8 hours.
Cooked ground beef or turkey or cooked Italian sausage may be added upon serving if desired.
This recipe freezes well.