Tomato and Basil Sauce

Name: Tomato and Basil Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 shallot, chopped; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 8 ounces canned chopped peeled tomatoes; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1/3 cup red wine; 1 teaspoon superfine sugar

Submitted by Chef Isabelle

"A sauce from heaven! Serve at dinner parties, or just for fun. Best served over gnocchi or ravioli."

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 shallot, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
8 ounces canned chopped peeled tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
¹⁄₃ cup red wine
1 teaspoon superfine sugar

directions

Heat the oil for the sauce in a pan. Add the chopped shallot and sauté for 5 minutes.
Add the tomato paste, tomatoes, basil, red wine, and sugar and season well with salt and pepper. bring to a boil, then let simmer for 15-20 minutes.

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Chef Isabelle

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Hey! My name's Isabelle and i just love to cook! (preferably bake) I live in New Orleans and the culture is hard not to ignore, it's so unique, and it influences my cooking a ton, especially since im a vegetarian and spices are important. enjoy the recipes!

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