Source:

Katherine

Serves/Makes:8

Ingredients

• 2 cups (475 ml) diced yellow onion
• 1 quart (950 ml) tomato puree
• 1 quart (950 ml) chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup (225 ml) dry red wine
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) tomato paste
• 6 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) basil
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) oregano
• 5 tbsp (70 ml) butter
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) black pepper
• 1/2 t red pepper flakes
• 1 lb (.5 kg) ground meat, optional (see comments)

Preparation

• Brown the butter in a large, heavy stock-pot (This is an important step.)
• Add the onions and cook them for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add everything else and cook covered for 1 1/2 hours over medium/low heat.
• Uncover and cook for 1/2 hour longer to thicken the sauce.
• Enjoy!

Comments

cooking time: 2 hours This freezes beautifully. For a meat sauce, add 1 lb. browned, ground pork, beef, or turkey meat.