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Eloisa Vegetable Pasta Sauce
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 large red onion
5 garlic cloves, sliced
1 stalk celery, leaves included, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 small potato, chopped
1 bunch parsley
1/2 cup of water
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon of dried basil, 2 teaspoons fresh
1/2 teaspoon of oregano
1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
one 28 ounce can of Italian tomatoes
1 small can of tomato sauce
1 can of tomato paste
1/2 cup of red wine
1 teaspoon of sugar |
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Heat olive oil in nonstick skillet. sauté red
onion and garlic until they are soft. In a blender or food processor combine
the celery, pepper, carrot, potato, parsley, and water and puree thoroughly.
Add this mixture and remaining ingredients, except wine and sugar to the
skillet or to a saucepan and simmer for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring
occasionally, then add the wine and simmer another 1/2 hour. Before serving
you may add sugar and freshly ground pepper. Serves 4
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