Pasta Sauce.01

09/20/10

I promised a simple pasta sauce. This is basic.

1 6oz can tomato paste

1/3 cup of dry red wine

2/3 cup of water

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

1 teaspoons (heaping) minced garlic (1/4 teaspoon powder)

¼ teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil (very important).

Mix all of the above together in a sauce pan. Bring to a slow boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer to blend the flavors. Fifteen minutes is good. An hour is better. Add liquid as needed. Serve with spaghetti or linguini. Top with one cup of freshly grated Parmesan and Romano Cheese. Magnificent.

Now here’s the thing. My simple pasta sauce has more body and flavor than all of the sauces on my grocer’s shelves. It’s an honest thing and not overbearing with salt. The above serves two hungry American pasta eaters or four first course Italian diners. Take you choice and your style.

We had the above American style, with roasted chicken legs, pasta, sauce and cheese. Beautiful.