Recipe
Basic Tomato Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced small
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons red wine (optional)
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole plum tomatoes
- 3 to 4 fresh basil leaves (optional)
Directions
- Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, until onions are soft and translucent. Season with salt and pepper to taste and add red wine, tomatoes, and basil leaves, if desired. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 20 to 25 minutes.
Recipe Details
- Source: Emeril's Table: Chef's Tricks of the Trade [4]
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