How long does homemade spicy red wine tomato sauce take to cook?

This main course typically takes 30-45 minutes to prepare and cook.

Can homemade spicy red wine tomato sauce be made ahead?

Yes, you can prep components ahead. Cook fresh when ready to serve.

Why is homemade spicy red wine tomato sauce so quick to make?

The simple ingredients and streamlined technique make this recipe fast without sacrificing flavor or nutrition.

How long does homemade spicy red wine tomato sauce keep?

Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days in an airtight container, or freeze for up to 1 month.

Is homemade spicy red wine tomato sauce gluten-free?

Check that all ingredients are gluten-free certified. This recipe is naturally plant-based and can be made gluten-free.

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Homemade Spicy Red Wine Tomato Sauce

Name: Homemade Spicy Red Wine Tomato Sauce
Yield: servings
Cuisine: NO info

SS By: Sara Smith

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Ingredients You Need for Homemade Spicy Red Wine Tomato Sauce

1 can (28oz) puree of whole peeled tomatoes (I used no salt added) OR 1 lb 12oz- 2 lb whole plum tomatoes
juice of 1/2 lemon
glug or two of red wine (around 1/4 cup) (I used no sulfites added Treehugger Wine)
2-3 tsp palm sugar (any mild-tasting sweetener should do)
4-5 cloves garlic
italian spices (basil, oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme, marjoram)*
ground black pepper
red pepper flakes (optional for spicy, spiciness yum)

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How to Prepare Homemade Spicy Red Wine Tomato Sauce

For fresh tomatoes, you're going to want to blanche them. This removes the skin easily and makes for a smoother sauce texture. Real easy though, fill a large pot with enough water to cover tomatoes, boil water, drop tomatoes in for a minute or two (when skin starts to separate), then transfer to another pot filled with ice water. Then peel tomatoes! I would recommend keeping the seeds unless they really bother you. You can either squeeze or cut them out.

Set stove to simmer (or lowest setting). Add blanched tomatoes (smoosh them) or canned tomatoes to a large sauce pan.
Add rest of ingredients to pan, to taste
Let simmer for as long as you like (I've seen even an hour or two), or simply until heated and pleases your palate. Take note: the longer you simmer, the more time the flavors will have to meld and sauce will thicken a bit.
Serve over your favorite pasta (gluten-free brown rice pasta recommended :) ), veggies, or any dish!