Basic Pasta/Pizza Sauce

Name: Basic Pasta/Pizza Sauce
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 can 28 oz whole peeled tomatoes (I prefer a good italian brand over Hunts); 2 tbsp - 3 Tbl Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 medium onion (I typically use 1/2 large red onion) - diced; 2 to 3 garlic cloves - chopped or minced; 1/2 medium carrot (chopped); 4 to 6 basil leaves - fresh (may use dried 2 tbls); 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 1 to 2 Bay leaves; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar; 3 tbsp dry white wine (choose a wine you like); 1 salt and pepper to taste (1-2 tsp each usually); 1 tsp + red pepper flakes (optional)

paakthacaa @cook_3712498

It's a yummy basic sauce that you can do a lot with!

paakthacaa @cook_3712498

It's a yummy basic sauce that you can do a lot with!

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Ingredients

1 can28 oz whole peeled tomatoes (I prefer a good italian brand over Hunts)
2 tbsp- 3 Tbl Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 mediumonion (I typically use 1/2 large red onion) - diced
2to 3 garlic cloves - chopped or minced
1/2 mediumcarrot (chopped)
4to 6 basil leaves - fresh (may use dried 2 tbls)
1 tbsptomato paste
1 tbspdried oregano
1to 2 Bay leaves
1 tbspred wine vinegar
3 tbspdry white wine (choose a wine you like)
1salt and pepper to taste (1-2 tsp each usually)
1 tsp+ red pepper flakes (optional)

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Steps

1

Heat oil in 2-3 qt pot at med-hi. Add onions and garlic. Cook until onions become translucent. (approx 2-3 min)
2

Add remaining ingredients and bring to boil momentarily then simmer covered. Stir occasionally. (45 min)
3

Transfer sauce to blender or food processor and blend to desired consistency. (chunky sauce - a few good pulses; blend full speed if preferred smooth)
4

**NOTE** Add diced bell peppers or different cheeses for different flavors of sauce