Zesty Tomato Sauce

By aiati

Recipe courtesy of Wine and Food Books, Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 3 1/2 cups canned tomatoes with their juice (28-ounce can), chopped
• 1 teaspoon slat
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook 1 minute longer.

2. Add the white wine and simmer until almost evaporated. Add the tomatoes with their juice and the salt. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook, partially covered, 1 1/2 hours.

3. Add the pepper and puree the sauce in a food processor or blender.