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["NOTE: This can easily be done in a crock pot, but be sure to brown any meat prior to adding it to the crock pot.", "Also, it is not necessary -- but, I really prefer to saute the onion, garlic or any other vegetables too.", "Base Flavor -- Add the olive oil to a big pot over medium heat and add the onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes and saute about 4-5 minutes until tender.", "Add the wine to deglaze.", "* If you plan to use a more vegetable based sauce, just add a little more olive oil and saute all the vegetables at once.", "Tomatoes -- Add in all the tomatoes (juice and all) and the broth (or water), sugar, basil and oregano.", "I reduce the heat to medium low, cover and simmer 60 minutes (30 minutes if you are in a hurry), depending on your time frame.", "If you like the sauce a little thicker, just remove the cover so the sauce can evaporate a bit.", "* At this point, after you added all the tomatoes and seasoning, add your meat back in if you are preparing a meat sauce.", "Finishing -- When the sauce is done, add in the red wine vinegar, simply ""wakes-up"" the sauce, and don't forget to add the fresh parsley.", "Also check for any additional seasoning - salt and pepper and I love to add some fresh chopped basil (optional) and cook, another 3 or 4 minutes.", "Serve -- Just enjoy with your favorite pasta, meatballs, etc., and top with your favorite grated fresh cheese."]
