Tomato Base

By Jahel

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic minced
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 28-ounce cans diced tomatoes undrained
• ½ cup dry red wine
• 1/3 cup tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and crushed red pepper; cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes or until garlic is golden. Carefully add tomatoes, wine, tomato paste, brown sugar, and salt.

Step 2

Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 for 40 minutes or until slightly thickened and reduced by about one-third, stirring occasionally. (You should have about 5 1/2 cups.)