One Pot Spaghetti Sauce

• 6 CLOVES GARLIC (CRUSHED)
• 2 TBLS EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
• 1 SMALL ONION (CHOPPED)
• 1/2 CUP RED BELL PEPPER (CHOPPED)
• 2 VINE-RIPENED TOMATOES (CHOPPED)
• 1 1/2 TEASPOONS SALT (DIVIDED)
• 2 6 OZ CANS TOMATO PASTE
• 2 CUPS WATER
• 1 TEASPOON FRESH CRUSHED OR DRIED BASIL
• 1 TEASPOON FRESH CRUSHED OR DRIED OREGANO
• 1 TEASPOON SUGAR
• * 1/2 CUP OF YOUR FAVORITE WINE, RED OR WHITE, WHATEVER MAKES YOU SMILE

1. In a large unheated saucepan, place 6 crushed garlic cloves and stir in 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil.
2. Add chopped onion and chopped red bell pepper.
3. Heat on medium and stir constantly, being careful not to burn the garlic.
4. Cook until vegetables are softened (about 4 to 5 minutes).
5. Add chopped tomatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the vegetable mixture.
6. Stir until tomatoes are softened and juicy (about 3 to 5 minutes).
7. Add 2 cans of tomato paste to mixture along with 2 cups of water, basil, oregano and sugar.
8. Add remaining 1 teaspoon of salt and wine (if using).
9. Continue stirring over med to high heat until the sauce bubbles.
10. Reduce to low heat and allow to simmer for 1 hour, stirring about every 10 minutes or so.
11. Serve over pasta and enjoy!
12. This recipe is even more delicious the next day.
13. It also freezes well.

garlic, extra virgin, onion, red bell pepper, tomatoes, salt, tomato paste, water, oregano, sugar, favorite wine

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/one-pot-spaghetti-sauce-53622 (may not work)