Restaurant-Style Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the oregano, basil, thyme, and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, and parsley and bring to a simmer.
5. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve over your favorite cooked pasta.

Interesting Facts

• This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to five days.
• It can also be frozen for up to three months.
• You can also add other vegetables to this sauce such as chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, or zucchini.