A must for Italian Food Lovers. Easy and excellent! 1/3 c. Italian extra virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, chopped fine 1/2 c. dry white or red wine 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper (more if desired) 20 oz. ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded & chopped or 1 (28 oz.) can of Progresso crushed tomatoes Pinch of seasoned salt Pinch of sugar 2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil In heavy saucepan heat olive oil over medium heat. Saute garlic until it begins to color slightly. Pour in wine and cook until a bit of the liquid evaporates. Add crushed red pepper, tomatoes, salt and sugar; cook over low heat 20 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Add the basil and cook 5 minutes more. Makes 2 1/2 cups or enough sauce for 1 pound of pasta. |