Neapolitan Sauce for Pasta

By MissHeather

951 calories per recipe

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 6 oz can tomato paste
• 2 cups boiling water
• 3 cups canned tomatoes
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• few grains cayenne
• dash worcestershire sauce

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a heavy saucepan, cook onion and garlic until soft and lightly coloured.

Thin tomato paste with boiling water; add to pan along with tomatoes, paste, wine, salt, sugar, and seasonings.

Bring just to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, at least 1 hour or until sauce has thickened. Stir frequently. If desired, put through sieve.