Tomato wine sauce

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2teaspoonsOlive oil
1cupOnion; finely chopped
2Cloves garlic; minced
¼teaspoonSalt
2teaspoonsFennel; ground
1teaspoonDried oregano
1teaspoonDried basil
cupRed wine
3cupsCanned tomatoes; undrained (28 oz)
Salt and pepper; to taste

Directions

In a saucepan, warm the olive oil. Add the onions and garlic, sprinkle with the salt, cover, and saute on very low heat for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the onions are beginning to soften. Add fennel, oregano, and basil and cook for another minute. Pour in the wine and bring to a boil. Whirl the tomatoes in a blender until just pureed and add to the pan. Cover the sauce and simmer gently for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Per serving: 327 Calories; 11g Fat (33% calories from fat); 9g Protein; 42g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 2304mg Sodium kitpatH nov97

Recipe by: Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites