Italian “Gravy” (Tomato Sauce)
(from joelcade’s recipe box)
Source: Kelly Carusso Sink
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 120 minutes
Serves 10 people
Categories: Pasta
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil, extra-virgin
- 1 baby carrot, shredded
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 2 24-oz can Furmono's crushed tomatoes
- 2 tsp sugar
- basil, fresh
- 1 red bell pepper ,sliced
Directions
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In large saucepan, saute’ 2 cloves minced fresh garlic, 1 baby carrot grated, salt/pepper in at least 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil over medium heat (careful not to burn).
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Add around 1/2 cup dry red wine (burgundy) and cook long enough just to burn off alcohol.
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Add 2 cans Furmono’s crushed tomatoes plus about 1/2 can water to sauce.
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Stir and simmer sauce.
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Add around 2 tsp sugar and some basil.
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While cooking add 1 sliced red bell pepper.
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Cook partially-covered for around 45min-1 hour.
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Re-season with salt & pepper as needed.
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(Optional) Fried meatballs can be dropped in the sauce while pasta is cooking.