Change of Pace

I like to throw in a change of pace every once in a while, presuming I have actually developed a pace. Something I like to add are recipes that I collected when I was operating Your Smart Kitchen and there are lots of them. If you need a recipe for something special, let me know.

Here is one that I used from July. It might still be a bit hot for this but I like pasta and can have it any time hot or cold.

Homemade Pasta Sauce

 Ingredients

• 1 onion
• 9 medium size beefsteak tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can Italian-style tomato paste
• 5 cloves garlic
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 7 cups water
• ½ cup red wine (merlot)
• 3 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 2 tbsp dried basil
• Fresh oregano
• 1 tsp white sugar
• Pinch crushed red pepper

Directions

Use a food mill to naturally process the tomatoes, milling and pureeing them. Chop the onion and garlic and sauté in olive oil for 3-5 minutes in a large Dutch oven (preferably cast iron) over medium heat.  Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, water, Italian seasoning, basil, oregano, sugar, wine, and crushed red pepper. Adjust heat to a simmer and let be for 3-5 hours, stirring on occasion.

Note: You can do this in a slow cooker just as well as a Dutch oven

Enjoyed best over al dente pasta and a side of garlic bread.

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