Ingredients

  • 56 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 12 ounces roasted red peppers
  • 14 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 14 cup red wine (dry)
  • 4 -6 garlic cloves, large minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 14 cup fresh basil

Method

  • Heat the olive oil and garlic together until golden and fragrant.
  • add red peppers and wine and reduce.
  • Add the tomatoes, salt and basil.
  • Stir well to combine, bring to a boil then reduce to simmer.
  • Simmer no less than 30 minutes, the longer the better.
  • (I sometimes put in a crock pot and let it cook on low all afternoon).
  • Add sugar, stir.
  • Using an emersion blender puree sauce until smooth.
  • If it tastes a bit too acidic, you can add the butter to mellow the flavor.