Makes about 6 cups
Ingredients:
1/4 cup olive oil
20 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 cup red wine
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon granulated sugar, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Herb bundle of 2 sprigs each basil, thyme, and bay leaves tied together with butcher’s twine
Directions:
In a medium pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook until softened and begin to caramelize, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the tomato paste and crushed red pepper and cook until beginning to caramelize, about 2 minutes, then stir in the red wine and crushed tomatoes. Season with the sugar, oregano, and two heavy pinches each of salt and pepper. Nestle in the herb bundle, then cover and cook for 30 minutes, reducing the heat to medium-low. Remove from the heat, discard the herb bundle, and purée the sauce with an immersion blender. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, and sugar. Use immediately or cool and store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or the freezer for up to 6 months.