Ingredients
4 twenty-eight-ounce cans whole Italian plum tomatoes
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
1 cup Chianti, or dry red wine
1 tablespoon dried oregano
8 leaves fresh basil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Preparation
Puree tomatoes in a food mill, removing most of the seeds. In a medium stockpot, heat oil over medium heat, add garlic, and saute until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add red-pepper flakes. While oil is sizzling, slowly add half of the pureed tomatoes and the wine, stirring to mix. Add remaining tomatoes, reduce heat to low, and let simmer. Add oregano, and continue to simmer until slightly thickened, 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. The sauce may be kept in the refrigerator up to 3 or 4 days in a covered container, or in the freezer for 1 month.
