Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 sprigs fresh marjoram
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 6 whole leaves fresh basil
  • 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

Method

  • In medium saucepan over moderate heat, heat oil until hot but not smoking. Add onion, garlic, and pepper and saute until just tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Add wine, marjoram, thyme, and basil and simmer, uncovered, until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and 3/4 cup water to pot and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes. (Sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 3 days.)