SAN MARZANO TOMATO-BASIL SAUCE

SAN MARZANO TOMATO-BASIL SAUCE image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs san marzano tomatoes (canned, whole peeled)
2 medium-large cloves garlic
1 small-medium white onion
Approx. 20 basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon bacon fat
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine (a medium bodied sweeter wine works well, I like to use shiraz or a blend)
ground salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

chop and crush garlic cloves dice onion heat oil over medium heat cook onion in oil until tender and translucent add crushed garlic cool until garlic is just golden add tomatoes including juice, crush with a spoon or potato masher add basil, herbs, red pepper OPTIONAL: Blend with immersion blender bring to a boil, stir frequently, hold for a few minutes reduce heat to simmer add wine and salt and pepper to taste add bacon fat (trust me, it really ties all the flavors together) simmer at least 60 minutes. NOTE: You can add sugar and/or little more wine if too salty or acidic