RICH AND ZESTY RED WINE TOMATO SAUCE
Here is a recipe for a basic tomato sauce made with red wine- great for cheese-filled pastas and relatively easy to make. My fiance also believe this recipe could be prepped in a crockpot and left to sit all day, but I haven't tried that. See the Directions for an alternative spicier version. Enjoy!
Provided by Keiko Larry
Categories Sauces
Time 1h10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large pot, sweat the chopped onions and garlic in the olive oil over med-low heat.
- Add the peeled tomatoes, crushing them with your hands one by one into smaller chunks. Be careful- they squirt all over the place! Make sure to pour in all the liquid in the cans as well. Add all ingredients except salt, cheese, and wine.
- Stir all ingredients together. Cover, and increase heat to med-high. Simmer/cook 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally so that the sauce doesn't burn on the bottom.
- Add about 1/3 of the bottle of merlot. Add the cheese. Stir, reduce heat slightly and let that cook uncovered for another 15-20 min, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and determine if you need salt, and add to taste. For salt with a little tang, add some more cheese, if you have it. Let simmer another 15 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally.
- During the last simmering stage, cook your pasta.
- Serve over pasta (1 ladleful is gracious plenty). Extra sauce can frozen for up to a month. To reheat, let simmer on low uncovered, stirring frequently so the sugar in the merlot doesn't burn.
- *Spicy alternative: For a spicier sauce, use shiraz in place of merlot and add 2 tsp of dried red pepper flakes.
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wahab razzaque
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of red wine, but this sauce was surprisingly delicious. The wine flavor was very subtle and it didn't overpower the other ingredients. I loved the combination of tomatoes, garlic, and herbs. I served the sauce over chicken and it w
Saraswati Saphi
[email protected]This is one of the best tomato sauces I've ever had. It's so rich and flavorful, and the red wine adds a really nice touch. I love that it's also a relatively quick and easy recipe to make. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it ma
falade olumide (Oluthad)
[email protected]This sauce is a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if I had used a different type of red wine. Other than that, the recipe was easy to follow and the sauce was pretty good.
Pushpa Latha
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the sauce is always delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my friends and family. I highly recommend it!
Mohamad Saleem
[email protected]This was my first time making a red wine tomato sauce, and I was really happy with the results. The sauce was flavorful and had a nice balance of sweetness and acidity. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be maki
Hillary Ochieng
[email protected]This recipe is amazing! The sauce was so rich and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the pasta. I loved the addition of red wine, which gave the sauce a nice depth of flavor. I also appreciated the fact that the recipe was easy to follow and did
Diosanjeles Medina
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my sauce turned out really bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't have much flavor. I think I might have used the wrong type of tomatoes. Oh well, next time!
Pastor Celestine Vine
[email protected]This sauce was a bit too acidic for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if I had used a different type of red wine. Other than that, the recipe was easy to follow and the sauce was pretty good.
Zihad Ahmed Zihad
[email protected]I'm a pretty experienced cook, but I have to say that this recipe was a bit challenging. The instructions were a bit vague in some places, and I had to make a few adjustments to get the sauce to turn out right. However, the end result was worth the e
Yesa Yesa
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The sauce is so rich and flavorful, and it's perfect for a special occasion dinner. I served it over pasta and it was a huge hit with my guests.
tear gamer
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of red wine, but this sauce was surprisingly delicious. The wine flavor was very subtle and it didn't overpower the other ingredients. I loved the combination of tomatoes, garlic, and herbs. I served the sauce over chicken and it w
M H Jibon
[email protected]This is one of the best tomato sauces I've ever had. It's so rich and flavorful, and the red wine adds a really nice touch. I love that it's also a relatively quick and easy recipe to make. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it ma
Shakar Karki
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about using red wine in a tomato sauce, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The wine added a subtle sweetness and complexity to the sauce that really elevated the dish. I served the sauce over spaghetti and it was a hit with my
Mr. Raju
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The sauce was so rich and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the pasta. I loved the addition of red wine, which gave the sauce a nice depth of flavor. I also appreciated the fact that the recipe was easy to follow and di