21 Day Fix Tomato Sauce
Container Counts: 3 Green, 1/2 Spoon
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Serves: 12 ( 1/2 cup per serving)
Ingredients:
2-tbsp olive oil
1-medium onion, chopped
4-garlic cloves, finely chopped (I also use minced garlic)
1-6oz can tomato paste, no salt added (I use Hunts)
1/4-cup red wine (I use Cabernet Sauvignon)
2-28oz cans crushed tomatoes, no salt added
2-tbsp agave nectar
1-tsp sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
1/4-tsp ground black pepper
1-3oz chunk of Parmesan (or parmigiano) chees rind
3-tbsp finely chopped basil
1 1/2- tsp. oregano
Directions:
1) Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2) Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, for 5-6 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
3) Add garlic and tomato paste; cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes. Do NOT let tomato paste burn.
4) Add wine; cook, stirring constantly; for 2-3 minutes.
5) Add tomatoes, agave, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low; gently boil, stirring occasionally for 3 minutes.
6) Add cheese rind; cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
7) Add basil and mix well!
21 Day Fix Approved