Tomato Sauce

By shuber

3 GREEN, 1/2 TSP

Ingredients

• 2 T olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1- 6oz can tomato paste, no salt added
• 1/4 C red wine
• 2- 28oz cans whole peeled tomatoes (pureed)
• 2 T agave nectar
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1- 3 oz parmesan cheese rind
• 3 T finely chopped fresh basil

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oil in large saucepan over med-high heat.
2. Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, for 5-6 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
3. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes. Do not let tomato paste burn.
4. Add wine; cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add tomatoes, agave, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low; gently boil, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
6. Add cheese rind; cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
7. Add basil; mix well.