Chef's Pasta Sauce

By dlwelsh

Ingredients

• 1 small onion chopped
• 4-6 capers, chopped
• 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 8 0z can tomato paste
• 1 8 0z can tomato sauce
• 1 tsp salt or to taste
• 1 sm jar sliced mushrooms
• 1/4 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp basil
• 1 tsp parsely
• 1 sm bay leaf (optional)
• 1/4 c red wine
• 2 -3 tsp minced garlic
• 6 oz water, or more if needed

Preparation

Step 1

In a mid size pot, place 3 Tbls olive oil in bottom. With mid-heat, fry small chopped onion, the mushrooms, and the capers until soft. Add 2-3 tsp of minced garlic. Fry garlic mixture no more than 1 minute. Add tomato paste and stir 3-5 minutes, incorporating everything. Add tomato sauce, stirring and then add the diced tomatoes. Add the basil and the oregano and parsley. Add 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp of dried red pepper flakes. Cook, and stir for 3-5 minutes . Add 1/4 cup red wine and 6 oz water or more until you reach desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning after 1 hour on low heat. Add 1 Tbls of sugar to counter acidity.

Serve over cooked spaghetti