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Arrabbiata Sauce (Spicy Tomato Sauce)

Arrabbiata

Ingredients

2.5 tbsp olive oil

1.5 cups onions, diced

1/2 tsp salt

1-2 tsp crushed red pepper, depending on how spicy you want it

3 tbsp garlic, minced (10-12 cloves)

1/2 cup white wine

1 tbsp Italian seasoning

28 oz tomatoes, chopped or crushed (I use Cento San Marzano)

additional salt to taste

Directions

1.  In a large heavy bottom pan, heat the olive oil, onions, and salt on medium heat.  Cook for 8-10 mins, until onions soften.

2.  Add the crushed red pepper and cook for an additional 2 mins.  Add the garlic and cook for an additional 3-5 mins, until the garlic turns a very light brown.

3.  Add the white wine (optional) and simmer until the wine is almost burned off.

4.  Add the tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and additional salt to taste.  Bring to a boil then turn the heat down.  Cover and simmer for 30 mins.