Spaghetti With Classic Red

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 cup dry red wine
• 1 (29 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1 lb spaghetti
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
• freshly ground parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a big saucepan over medium heat; add in onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
• 2 stir in the garlic, tomato paste, sugar, oregano, and basil; stir in the wine.
• 3 add in the tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste; bring the sauce to a boil, then decreae heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 4 for a smooth sauce, pass it through a strainer to remove the solids, then return to the saucepan.
• 5 keep the sauce warm over low heat.
• 6 meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a big pot of salted boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8 minutes.
• 7 when the pasta is cooked, drain it and place in a large serving bowl; add the sauce and toss gently to combine.
• 8 sprinkle with parsley and a light dusting of cheese; serve immediately, with additional cheese to pass around the table.