Famous Spaghetti Sauce

Nice, back of the stove, slow cooking sauce.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 4  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 6  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 8  ounces red wine
• 2  tablespoons dried basil
• 1 -2  tablespoon dried oregano
• 1  teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. Place a 4 quart pot over medium high heat, add olive oil and red pepper flakes, stirring for approximately 1 minute.
2. Lower heat to medium and add onion, sautéing until onion begins to be translucent.
3. Add garlic and sauté for additional 2 minutes.
4. Add both cans tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, sugar, and wine.
5. Add spices, blending thoroughly.
6. Cover and simmer on low heat for 2 hours.
7. Taste test after 2 hours and add more wine if too thick and re season as desired.
8. Simmer, covered, for an additional hour.
9. Can be slow cooked in crock pot on low for 6-8 hours.
10. Cooked ground beef or turkey or cooked Italian sausage may be added upon serving if desired.
11. This recipe freezes well.