I love this recipe because it is so simple. Like said above, it can be used to top pasta or as a pizza sauce. You can also prepare it in a big batch and store it in mason jars for a later use. The red wine gives this sauce a boost of richness and fullness. If you do not have red wine on hand you may use beef broth as a substitute.

Ingredients

• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 1/8 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 3 garlic cloves, grated
• 1/2 tablespoon basil
• 1/2 tablespoon parsley
• 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

• Combine all ingredients in a medium sauce pan.
• Simmer for 30 minutes.
• Serve with pasta, on a pizza, or store in mason jars.