Recipe: Appetizing Basic Pasta/Pizza Sauce

Basic Pasta/Pizza Sauce.

You can have Basic Pasta/Pizza Sauce using 13 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Basic Pasta/Pizza Sauce

1. Prepare 1 can of 28 oz whole peeled tomatoes (I prefer a good italian brand over Hunts).
2. It's 2 tbsp of - 3 Tbl Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
3. You need 1 medium of onion (I typically use 1/2 large red onion) - diced.
4. It's 2 of to 3 garlic cloves - chopped or minced.
5. It's 1/2 medium of carrot (chopped).
6. Prepare 4 of to 6 basil leaves - fresh (may use dried 2 tbls).
7. Prepare 1 tbsp of tomato paste.
8. It's 1 tbsp of dried oregano.
9. It's 1 of to 2 Bay leaves.
10. You need 1 tbsp of red wine vinegar.
11. It's 3 tbsp of dry white wine (choose a wine you like).
12. It's 1 of salt and pepper to taste (1-2 tsp each usually).
13. Prepare 1 tsp of + red pepper flakes (optional).

Basic Pasta/Pizza Sauce instructions

1. Heat oil in 2-3 qt pot at med-hi. Add onions and garlic. Cook until onions become translucent. (approx 2-3 min).
2. Add remaining ingredients and bring to boil momentarily then simmer covered. Stir occasionally. (45 min).
3. Transfer sauce to blender or food processor and blend to desired consistency. (chunky sauce - a few good pulses; blend full speed if preferred smooth).
4. **NOTE** Add diced bell peppers or different cheeses for different flavors of sauce.

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