Yields Makes 3 cups sauce; 4 servings

How to Make It

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In a 5- to 6-quart pan, combine onion, garlic, and oil. Stir often over medium-high heat until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. While onion cooks, mince basil leaves. Add to onion along with tomatoes and their juice, wine, and chili flakes. Boil until reduced to 3 cups, about 10 minutes, stirring often and breaking tomatoes into small pieces. Use hot.

Ingredients

 1 onion, chopped
 6 cloves garlic, minced
 1 tablespoon olive oil
 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
 1 can (28 oz.) pear-shaped tomatoes
 1/2 cup dry red wine
 1/2 teaspoon hot chili flakes

Directions

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In a 5- to 6-quart pan, combine onion, garlic, and oil. Stir often over medium-high heat until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. While onion cooks, mince basil leaves. Add to onion along with tomatoes and their juice, wine, and chili flakes. Boil until reduced to 3 cups, about 10 minutes, stirring often and breaking tomatoes into small pieces. Use hot.

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