Daphne Oz's Staten Island Special Sauce

A simply delicious homemade sauce!

skill level

Easy

time

60-120min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Daphne Oz

This sauce is great for the busy family. It comes together quickly and is a definite crowd-pleaser.

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ingredients

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step 1

ingredients 1 ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
5 cloves garlic (peeled and chopped)
½ white onion (chopped)
½ tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes

instructions Heat olive oil in sauté pan on low heat. Add onion, garlic, and crushed red pepper, stirring occasionally. Saute until onions are softened and garlic is slightly golden.
step 2

ingredients 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 28 ounce can whole tomatoes
½ bunch basil leaves

instructions In a large pot, squeeze peeled tomatoes through hands. Add crushed tomatoes, garlic, onion and basil. Bring to a medium heat and stir together.
step 3

ingredients ¼ cup white wine

instructions Add white wine. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer sauce for 90 minutes.
step 4

ingredients 2 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon sugar

instructions Add butter and sugar and stir. (more basil can also be added here if desired).
step 5

ingredients salt to taste
1 ½ pound Spelt or Whole Wheat pasta (to serve)

instructions Cook uncovered on low for 30 more minutes. Add salt to taste. Serve over pasta, cooked according to package directions.
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