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Rich and Creamy Tomato Sauce

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 large carrot finely diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves chopped finely
  • 1 red chilli finely diced
  • 2 tsp paprika smoked or unsmoked
  • 150 ml red wine
  • 1 tsp soft brown sugar
  • 1 400 g can chopped tomatoes
  • salt and pepper
  • Optional additions
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds

Instructions

  • Sweat onion and carrot in olive oil over a gentle heat for about 10 minutes until soft.
  • Add garlic, chilli, paprika and fennel seeds if used, and cook for a further 5 minutes, stirring well.
  • Add the red wine, sugar and tomatoes. Stir well and bring to the boil.
  • Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for a further 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Season to taste.
  • Remove from heat and liquidise or zap to suit your taste.
  • I prefer a slightly chunkier sauce to go with fish or pasta.

Notes

Tip:
I double up on this recipe and have some pots in the freezer for a quick sauce to go with a bowl of pasta or as a pizza topping.