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Classic Spaghetti Sauce

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CourseMain Course
CuisineItalian
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups grated onion from 1 – 2 onions
  • 6 medium garlic cloves minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 6 cups tomato sauce 2 bottles
  • 3 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 6 tablespoons red wine
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 1/12 teaspoons table salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add grated onion and cook stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden around the edges, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add garlic, red pepper flakes, and oregano; cook stirring frequently, until fragrant. Add tomato paste and continue to cook for an additional minute.
  • Add brown sugar and stir until combined. Stir in tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, wine, salt and black pepper. Increase heat to medium high and bring to a simmer.
  • Cover and reduce heat to medium low, stirring frequently until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes.
  • Serve over spaghetti noodles or Bucatini, a thick spaghetti like pasta with a hole running through the center.
  • Top with fresh grated parmesan cheese and minced basil leaves.