Red Wine Sauce

Ingredient List:

• Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves
• 2 cups hearty red wine
• 2 large cans pureed tomatoes
• 3 to 5 fresh tomatoes, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• Handful of crushed red pepper
• Sea salt
• Cracked black pepper

Step By Step Instructions:

Place a generous amount of oil and the chopped onions in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Crush the garlic and add directly to the onions. Stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the red wine and bring to a boil.    

Stir in the fresh and canned tomatoes and the spices. Return the sauce to a boil, lower heat and let simmer, stirring frequently for 5 minutes or until the sauce has reduced to desired consistency. Remove the bay leaves and season with salt and pepper.