Fresh Tomato Sauce With Fine Port Wine |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This hearty sauce has a robust, complex flavor with a delicate after-taste. Well spiced, it stands up to pizza or livens any pasta dish. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped |
1 large sweet onion, medium dice |
10 ripe roma tomatoes or 3 dozen cherry tomatoes, skinned, seeded and chopped |
2/3 cup canned tomato sauce |
1/2 cup fine port wine |
2 tablespoons fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil |
1 tablespoon black olive paste |
1 teaspoon sea salt |
1 teaspoon black pepper |
1/4 teaspoon honey |
1/8 baking soda |
Directions:
1. In a medium sauce pan, heat garlic and sauté garlic.
2. Add onion, sauté over low heat until golden (about 8 minutes).
3. Add all other ingredients, stir, and heat to boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally for 30 to 45 minutes.
5. Let cool and puree sauce with hand mixer if smoother sauce is desired.
6. Delicious on pizza or pasta.
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