del Piero’s Tomato Sauce

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del Piero’s Tomato Sauce
del Piero’s Tomato Sauce
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Recipe type: Sauces & Dressings
Author: del Piero
Cook time: 42 mins
Total time: 42 mins
Serves: 4 Cups
This simple, delicate and aromatic tomato sauce is a family favorite. Use it as a basic sauce to toss with pasta, fold into a risotto, when layering lasagna or anywhere a meatless sauce is required.
Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup QCOM Tuscan Estate
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 medium carrot, diced small
  • 1 medium sweet onion, diced small
  • 1 small tender celery rib, diced small
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4-5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 2-3 sprigs of Italian parsley chopped
  • 1/4 tsp. fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Zinfandel or Cabernet
  • 1 28oz. can of crushed tomatoes (preferably San Marzano or comparable)
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan, add chopped vegetables and season with a pinch of salt and pepper and sauté until caramelized.
  2. About 10 minutes later, add garlic and herbs and cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Add wine and simmer until all wine is reduced.
  4. Add crushed tomatoes and let simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
  5. Use a stick blender of you prefer a smooth sauce.
  6. Season with salt and pepper and serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Serving size: 4 Cups
Notes

Wine Pairing: A simple red, like a Chianti or young Sangiovese

 

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