classic pasta sauce

20 Pinches
Springfield, VA
Updated on Feb 27, 2015

I have a quicker sauce, but this one is really nice.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cans fire-roasted tomatoes (28 oz. each)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can tomato paste (6 oz)
  • 1/4 cup dry red wine
  • 1/4 cup fresh italian parsley, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

How To Make classic pasta sauce

  • Step 1
    Drain tomatoes, reserving liquid. Finely chop the tomatoes and set aside.
  • Step 2
    In large saucepan, cook onion in olive oil until tender; add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add reserved juice, tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, parsley, basil, oregano, salt and pepper.
  • Step 3
    Simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Discover More

Culture: Italian
Category: Other Sauces
Ingredient: Vegetable
Diet: Low Fat
Method: Stove Top

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