Cruising Rich Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Cruising Rich Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup olive oil (divided); 2 cups onions, finely chopped; 1 cup carrot, finely chopped; ½ cup celery, finely chopped; ⅔ cup tomato paste; ½ cup flour; 1 cup red wine; 3 cups beef stock; 3 (28 ounce) cans roma tomatoes, peeled & seeded; 2 teaspoons sugar; 8 fresh garlic cloves, chopped; 3 bay leaves; ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped; ¼ cup fresh oregano, chopped; salt & pepper

Servings: persons

½ cup olive oil (divided)
2 cups onions, finely chopped
1 cup carrot, finely chopped
½ cup celery, finely chopped
⅔ cup tomato paste
½ cup flour
1 cup red wine
3 cups beef stock
3 (28 ounce) cans roma tomatoes, peeled & seeded
2 teaspoons sugar
8 fresh garlic cloves, chopped
3 bay leaves
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
¼ cup fresh oregano, chopped
salt & pepper

1
Add 1/4 cup of olive oil to a large heavy stock pot and heat gently.
2
Add onions, carrots and celery to pot and saute until translucent.
3
Increase the heat slightly and add the tomato paste stirring constantly until the paste browns.
4
Add the flour stirring constantly until it also browns.
5
You will need to stay right with this and adjust heat occasionally to avoid scorching.
6
Add red wine and gently cook until wine evaporates.
7
Add beef broth, cans of tomatoes, sugar and garlic.
8
Cook for approximately 30 minutes until everything is tender.
9
I usually judge this by the carrots.
10
At this point, puree all ingredients.
11
You may use a stick blender, a regular blender or a food processor.
12
Do it in small batches as this gets very hot.
13
Pour puree back into original stock pot, add bay leaves and the other 1/4 cup olive oil.
14
Simmer slowly for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
15
Add basil, salt & pepper & oregano and allow to slowly simmer for 30 minutes prior to serving.
16
The sauce should be rich, dark and slightly thickened.
17
Remember to retrieve and toss the bay leaves before serving.

779

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup olive oil (divided), 2 cups onions, finely chopped, 1 cup carrot, finely chopped, ½ cup celery, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Cruising Rich Tomato Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cruising Rich Tomato Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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