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Red Wine Pasta Sauce

Slowly simmered to infuse it with complex flavors, this red wine pasta sauce is delicious, but so simple to make. Serve it with your favorite pasta for a unique alternative to traditional marinara sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 16 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 sweet or yellow onion (diced)
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 28- ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 3 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  • Heat a large saucepan or stockpot over medium-high heat. Pour in olive oil and heat until warm.
  • Add the onion, garlic and crushed red peppers. Sauté until the onions are translucent and softened.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combined. Partially cover the pot and bring the sauce to a simmer.
  • Simmer for about 30 -45 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken and let the alcohol cook out.
  • Season with salt & pepper, to taste, and remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 46kcal Carbohydrates: 6g Protein: 1g Fat: 1g Saturated Fat: 0.2g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 0.5mg Sodium: 311mg Potassium: 205mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 3g Vitamin A: 127IU Vitamin C: 5mg Calcium: 27mg Iron: 1mg