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