A good basic Italian-style tomato sauce
to use as is with pasta, or for making lasagna, etc.
Tomato Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1 teaspoon dry oregano leaves
- 1 teaspoon dry basil leaves
- Salt to taste
- Heat oil in a wide frying pan over medium
heat; add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about
5 minutes.
- Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, wine,
oregano and basil. Bring to a simmer; then simmer, uncovered,
for 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt.
Makes about 4 cups sauce.
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