Neapolitan Sauce for Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil
1 small onion, chopped (approximately 1/4 cup)
1 clove garliCy crushed
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
2 cups boiling water •. .
3 cups canned tomatoes
1 cup red wine
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper, Few grains cayenne
Directions
Heat oil in heavy saucepan; cook onion and garlic until soft and lightly colored.
Thin tomato paste with boiling water.
Add tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, salt, sugar and seasonings.
Bring just to boil; then reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, at least 1 hour or until sauce has thickened.
Stir frequently.
If desired, put through sieve.
Serve over well-drained, cooked spaghetti, macaroni shells or other pasta, and accompany with bowl of grated Parmesan cheese.
Makes enough sauce for 6â€â€8 servings.
Note: This sauce improves in flavor when made ahead and reheated.
Thin tomato paste with boiling water.
Add tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, salt, sugar and seasonings.
Bring just to boil; then reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, at least 1 hour or until sauce has thickened.
Stir frequently.
If desired, put through sieve.
Serve over well-drained, cooked spaghetti, macaroni shells or other pasta, and accompany with bowl of grated Parmesan cheese.
Makes enough sauce for 6â€â€8 servings.
Note: This sauce improves in flavor when made ahead and reheated.