Half Pan Of Sauce Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
- 3
Add Garlic
Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- 4
Add Tomatoes
Pour in the crushed canned tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir well to combine.
- 5
Season the Sauce
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar to the mixture. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
- 6
Add Red Wine (Optional)
If using, pour in the red wine and stir to incorporate it into the sauce.
Cooking
- 7
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 8
Adjust Seasoning
Taste the sauce halfway through the simmering process and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or sugar if needed.
- 9
Final Consistency
Continue to simmer until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency. If it becomes too thick, you can add a little water or broth to loosen it.
Serving
- 10
Serve the Sauce
Once the sauce reaches your desired consistency, remove it from the heat. Serve hot over pasta, as a pizza base, or for any other recipe that requires a rich tomato sauce.
