Pomodoro Pasta Sauce
Description
Fresh ingredients are key to making this homemade pomodoro pasta sauce that's packed with Italian flavor. It's also a great dipping sauce for garlic bread.
Ingredients
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1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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2 cups water
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2 cups red wine
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1/2 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
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2 stalks celery, with leaves, chopped
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2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
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1 small sweet onion, chopped
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3 cloves garlic
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried sage
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon dried parsley
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1
Stir diced tomatoes, water, red wine, tomato paste, celery, carrots, onion, garlic, oregano, sage, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper together in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until carrots are tender, about 1 hour.
2
Fill a blender halfway with sauce. Cover and hold the lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Pour into a clean pot. Repeat with remaining sauce. Alternatively, use an immersion blender and purée sauce in the pot.