Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
4 unit

onion

chopped

4 clove

garlic

minced

0.33 cup

salad oil

12 unit

tomatoes

skinned

1 unit

green pepper

chopped

1.5 tsp

salt

0.75 tsp

pepper

0.25 tsp

anise seed

1 tbsp

oregano

leaves

1 tsp

paprika

1 tbsp

rosemary

leaves

1 cup

red wine

Step 1
~8 min

Blanch tomatoes in boiling water for 1 minute.

Step 2
~8 min

Immediately transfer tomatoes to cold water.

Step 3
~8 min

Remove the skins from the tomatoes.

Step 4
~8 min

Cut the tomatoes into eighths.

Step 5
~8 min

Bring the cut tomatoes to a boil in a large pot, stirring occasionally to break them up.

Step 6
~8 min

Add chopped onions, minced garlic, salad oil, chopped green pepper, salt, pepper, anise seed, oregano leaves, paprika, and rosemary leaves to the pot.

Step 7
~8 min

Pour in red cooking wine or dry red wine.

Step 8
~8 min

Cover the pot and simmer the sauce for 1 hour.

Step 9
~8 min

Remove the cover from the pot and boil the sauce until it reaches the desired consistency, reducing the liquid.

Key Technique: Reducing
Step 10
~8 min

Serve over spaghetti.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender after simmering.

Add a pinch of sugar if the tomatoes are too acidic.

Adjust the herbs to your personal preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 2-3 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with spaghetti or other pasta.

Serve with meatballs or sausage.

Serve with a side of garlic bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Meatballs
Italian sausage

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy

Cultural Significance

A staple of Italian-American cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas Eve
Sunday Dinner

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Family dinner
Party

Popularity Score

70/100

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