Ingredients

  • 1 large yellow onion, peeled and roughly diced
  • 8 cloves garlic, peeled
  • ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 lbs. Roma tomatoes
  • ½ bottle (about 1 1/3 cups) good red wine (inexpensive but drinkable)
  • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

1. Sauté onion and garlic in oil for 10 minutes over medium heat. Add whole tomatoes and sauté 5 minutes. Add wine and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce to a slow simmer for 2 hours. Allow to cool slightly, then purée with parsley and oregano in a blender. (Be careful when blending hot foods.) Season with salt and pepper.



Nutritional Information
Approximate values per serving: 323 calories, 28 g fat, 0 cholesterol, 2 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 18 mg sodium, 83 percent calories from fat.
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