Grandma's Tomato Sauce

Grandma’s Tomato Sauce

This is seriously the BEST sauce (and easiest) to make.  The best part about it is I always have the ingredients on hand. 

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp olive oil (I actually don't use this)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste, no salt added
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 2 cans (28-oz) whole peeled tomatoes, crushed or pureed in blender or food processor
• 2 Tbsp agave nectar
• 1 tsp sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 (3-oz) Parmesan (or parmigiano) cheese rind
• 3 Tbsp finely chopped fresh basil

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion; cook, stirring frequently for 5 to 6 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
3. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes. Do not let tomato paste burn.
4. Add wine; cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Add tomatoes, agave, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low; gently boil, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
6. Add cheese rind; cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
7. Add basil; mix well.

Tip: Freeze the leftover wine (if you have any!!), stores easily.

So how do you count it?! GREEN!!!

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