Parma Style Tomato Sauce

A bowl of spaghetti and red sauce with chunks of fresh garlic, topped with fresh basil leaves and grated parmesan cheese with The Olive Tap logo in the bottom righthand corner.

This versatile tomato sauce can be used in many applicationsbut equally delicious right over pasta!

Ingredients:

  • 4 T. The Olive Tap's 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil (your favorite)
  • 1 medium onion, very finely chopped
  • 1/2 C. red wine
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 can (28 ounces) tomatoes with juice
  • 1/2 C. romano or parmesan cheese.
  • 3-4 large basil leaves, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Heat oil to medium-low in saucepan. Add onion and cook until translucent, 5-8 minutes. Add red wine and stir until the alcohol has evaporated, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, cook and stir 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cheese and stir well.

Simmer uncovered 20-30 minutes. Add basil and cook 5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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