Fresh tomato marinara sauce recipe

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We are hearing from you, our readers, that your tomato plants are starting to finally produce the summer fruit we so dearly cherish. As your tomato crop begins to flourish, you may find yourself with an overabundance. This delicious sauce recipe is a great way to use up a bumper crop of tomatoes.

FRESH TOMATO MARINARA SAUCE
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup finely diced onion
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 pounds peeled, seeded and chopped Roma tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, cut chiffonade
Directions
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until the onions are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes, wine, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil the reduce heat  and simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened. This should take 20-30 minutes. Stir occasionally. When sauce reaches the desired consistency, stir in basil. Sauce can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3 days or frozen for three months.

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