INGREDIENTS
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5 lbs ripe plum tomatoes or 3 (28 ounce) cans crushed plum tomatoes, with their liquid
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1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
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2⁄3 cup onion, diced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 1⁄2 cups dry red wine
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1⁄4 cup sugar
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1 tablespoon fine sea salt, to taste
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fresh ground black pepper, to taste
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6 -8 leaves fresh basil