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Easy Red Wine Pasta Sauce

Savour the homemade flavour. Using basic ingredients with typical Italian spices, you can simmer low and slow for an hour or so. If you are in a rush plan on a minimum of 20 minutes simmer time. Wine P
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 3 Cups
Calories: 112kcal
Author: Carolyn Hetke

Ingredients

  • 23 oz Passata or ground tomatoes
  • ¼ cup dry red wine optional
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano or sub 3 tablespoon dried Italian spice mix for parsley, basil and oregano
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • pinch of baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsps fresh basil chopped (or frozen)

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a sauce pan. Stir well to mix.
  • Add the chopped fresh or frozen basil if using.
  • Simmer over low heat for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve over pasta, meatloaf or wherever desired.

Notes

Wine Pairing
If possible, serve the same red wine at the table that you used in the sauce.  Sangiovese, Chianti, Valpolicella or Primitivo reds are recommended. 

Nutrition

Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 841mg | Potassium: 1007mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1179IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 5mg