Signature Dish Tomato Sauce


1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
pinch red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
1 onion, diced
1 carrot, finely chopped
1/4 cup red wine
2 tablespoons sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled plum tomatoes


Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over low heat. Saute the garlic, red pepper flakes and herbs for 2 minutes until the herbs are fragant and garlic is golden (but not overly brown). Raise the heat to medium and add onion and carrot; cook for 5 minutes until they breakdown and are soft. Deglaze with red wine and reduce the heat to evaporate the alcohol. Hand crush the canned tomatoes and add to the pot, along with its liquid. Add the sugar to cut down its acidity; season with salt and pepper. Let simmer for 30 minutes, uncovered.

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