Basic(But Delicious) Tomato Sauce

This is a great sauce for pasta, even makes good pizza sauce. When I make a batch, I normally use half, then freeze the rest in smaller containers so I always have some on hand!

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 12-16
• Yields: 8 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  virgin olive oil
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  medium yellow onion, chopped
• 3 (28 ounce) cans  organic whole tomatoes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 1⁄2 cups  semi-dry white wine
• 1  tablespoon dried oregano
•  fresh basil, chopped
•  fresh ground pepper
•  kosher salt

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in sauce pan.
2. Add onion and salt. Cook unil translucent.
3. Add garlic and cook until starting to turn golden.
4. Add 1 cup of the wine,red pepper flakes and tomatoes(with juices).
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer. Simmer for 1 hour.
6. Add oregano, then use immersion blender(or transfer to standing blender) to blend until desired consistency.
7. Continue to simmer until thickened.
8. Add remaining 1/2 cup wine and basil.
9. Season with salt and pepper as desired.