Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
• 1 small red bell pepper, diced (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 2 sprigs fresh marjoram
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 6 whole fresh basil leaves
• 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

Directions

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   In medium saucepan over moderate heat, heat oil until hot but not smoking. Add onion, garlic, and pepper and sauté until just tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Add wine, marjoram, thyme, and basil and simmer, uncovered, until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and 3/4 cup water to pot and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes. (Sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 3 days.).