Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, lightly bruised
  • 4 cans (28 oz. each) plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped parsley
  • 1/2 cup basil leaves, torn in half
  • 2 tsp. dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Pinch of sugar

Method

  • Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium-low heat.
  • Add garlic and cook until it colors slightly but does not burn, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Watch the garlic carefully as it cooks, to be sure it does not burn.
  • Once garlic starts to color, it cooks very fast. Remove from heat and carefully stir in the tomatoes and wine. Return the pot to medium heat.
  • Stir in the parsley, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and sugar.
  • Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
  • Serve immediately or cool and store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or freeze the sauce for later use.
  • Yield:
  • 7 cups.