20-minute Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1 can (28 oz.) pear-shaped tomatoes
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 1/2 teaspoon hot chili flakes

Preparation

1. In a 5- to 6-quart pan, combine onion, garlic, and oil. Stir often over medium-high heat until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. While onion cooks, mince basil leaves. Add to onion along with tomatoes and their juice, wine, and chili flakes. Boil until reduced to 3 cups, about 10 minutes, stirring often and breaking tomatoes into small pieces. Use hot.