RED WINE BASIL PASTA SAUCE

The given proportions yield a small bottle of sauce, roughly, which can be used for two preparations.

The tomatoes are fine chopped as I prefer them that way. If you wish to puree the tomatoes, feel free to do so. The flavours here are slightly strong as we will eventually mix this sauce with the pasta.

The amount of red wine used in this recipe is just enough to have the tangy, deep taste of wine. I have used my homemade red wine. 

Two cups of wine can be added and simmered for an hour to get a deeper taste. Considering the fact that all may not prefer more winy tasting sauce. Amount of wine can be adjusted anywhere between half to one cup according to your preference.

To get a fine texture of sauce, you can deseed and puree the tomatoes. Also, once the sauce is done, you can blend it in a blender and pass it through a sieve.

Sugar may be required to be added I case the tomatoes are tangy or the red wine is not sweet enough. Sweetness is required to balance the taste.

Recipe for Red wine basil pasta sauce

Ingredients for Red wine basil pasta sauce

• 2 cups or 4 medium sized red tomatoes (finely chopped)
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 cup basil leaves (finely chopped)
• 1 cup red wine (any variety)
• ¼ cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Sugar to taste (if required)

How to make

Heat the olive oil and add the onions.

Saute till onions turn translucent. Add minced garlic. Saute for one minute.

Now add the tomatoes. Mix well.

As the tomatoes turn soft, add basil. Mix well.

Now add half a cup of wine. Simmer for 6 to 7 minutes.

Add salt and pepper as per taste. Taste the sauce. If you wish add some more wine and further simmer till you get the thick saucy texture.

Also check for sweetness and adjust the sugar accordingly.

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If you want to blend the sauce for smooth consistency, ensure that it has cool down to room temperature.

Transfer the sauce to a clean and dry, airtight bottle. Can be stored in the refrigerator up to two weeks.