Easy Red Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
94 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Easy Red Sauce
Description
Easy Red Sauce blends fresh and canned tomatoes with sautéed onions, garlic, and poblano pepper, giving it a layered tomato flavor and slight heat. The mixture is gently simmered for over an hour to concentrate flavors and thicken the sauce. Red and black pepper provide mild seasoning, while a touch of sugar balances acidity. The addition of red wine during cooking deglazes the pan and enriches the sauce. Torn fresh basil added at the end imparts a fresh herbal aroma.
The sauce's texture is hearty but smooth, with tender tomato pieces softened through slow simmering. This method also melds the flavors, making it a versatile tomato sauce suitable for a variety of Italian dishes. It serves well over pasta, as a pizza base, or as a complement to grilled meats or vegetables.
Storing the sauce properly helps maintain its flavor and freshness. It keeps refrigerated for several days or freezes well for future meals. Reheating gently on the stovetop or microwave preserves the sauce's texture. This recipe provides a solid foundation for homemade tomato sauce with balanced flavors and flexible usage.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion finely diced, large
- 8 cloves garlic , minced
- 1-¼ teaspoons kosher salt , to taste
- 1 28 oz crushed tomatoes can, or diced tomatoes
- 5 plum tomato diced, fresh
- 1 poblano pepper finely chopped, or red bell pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 cup water , as needed
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- ½ cup basil torn
- ½ cup red wine such as Malbec
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large saucepan. When hot, add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the fresh tomatoes, diced tomatoes, poblanos pepper, and onion—season with salt, sugar, black pepper and red pepper flakes to taste.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until tender, and the liquid reduces by half. Add ½ cup wine, whisking to deglaze the bottom of the pan.
- Add 1 Cup of water and brings to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 75-90 minutes, stirring the red sauce occasionally, or until the red sauce is no longer watery. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add basil right before serving. Enjoy our Super Simple Red Sauce "Paraguayan Style"
Notes
- Cool the sauce completely before storing it in airtight containers.
- Keep refrigerated for up to 4-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months; label with date.
- Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, or warm in the microwave in short intervals.
- For freezing, use seal-tight containers and thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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