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Neopolitan Marinana Tomato Sauce

An old world, basic tomato ragu.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course: Main Course, sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium sweet vidalia onion
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 celery stalk
  • 1 26 oz jar Mutti, or similar tomato puree
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • red pepper flakes, optional
  • 5-6 leaves basil, chopped
  • olive oil

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan, add some oilive oil and brown the onion, celery,and carrot for 5-7 minutes.
  2. Turn up the heat to medium high and add the white wine into the mix; de-glaze the pot, scraping up any bits from the bottom. Once the white wine liquid is almost gone, add the jar/carton of tomato puree.
  3. Add the salt/spices/basil and, once boiling, lower to a slow simmer for about an hour.
  4. You can refrigerate for up to five days, and freeze sauce for up to a month.