PASQUALE'S ITALIAN TOMATO SAUCE

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This is a great basic tomato sauce that is excellent in many Italian recipes. Depending on what and who you are serving this to you can add hot pepper flakes to taste.

Provided by Kermit in Huntsville

Categories     Sauces

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ounces olive oil
1 onion (large chopped)
4 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
10 ounces tomato paste
6 ounces red wine
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot and cook onion, garlic and seasonings for 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, tomato paste, wine and butter.
  • Simmer for 30 minutes till sauce is fairly thick, and once the golden oil floats on top you know it is done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.9, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 11.4, Sodium 1467, Carbohydrate 38.1, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 23.3, Protein 5.1

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