Easy Red Sauce
A simple yet full of flavor Paraguayan-style Red Sauce recipe: made with a combination of fresh tomatoes and canned tomatoes, basil, Poblano pepper, onion, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil. These natural ingredients are slowly simmered together to develop the rich taste and thick texture that is sure to be loved by your entire family. It is versatile and easily complements any pasta dish.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion , finely diced
- 8 cloves garlic , minced
- 1-¼ teaspoons Kosher salt , to taste
- 1 28 oz can crushed or diced tomatoes
- 5 fresh plum tomatoes , diced
- 1 Poblano pepper or red bell pepper , finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup water , as needed
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- ½ cup torn basil
- ½ cup red wine such as Malbec
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large saucepan. When hot, add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the fresh tomatoes, diced tomatoes, poblanos pepper, and onion—season with salt, sugar, black pepper and red pepper flakes to taste.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until tender, and the liquid reduces by half. Add ½ cup wine, whisking to deglaze the bottom of the pan.
- Add 1 Cup of water and brings to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 75-90 minutes, stirring the red sauce occasionally, or until the red sauce is no longer watery. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add basil right before serving. Enjoy our Super Simple Red Sauce "Paraguayan Style"
Notes
How to Store & Re-Heat
To store: Allow it to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container or airtight freezer bag. You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. If you plan to store it for longer, you can freeze it for up to 3 months. Make sure to label the container with the date for easy reference.
To reheat: You can choose from a couple of methods. If reheating from the refrigerator, transfer the desired amount of sauce to a saucepan and heat it over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through. If reheating from frozen, thaw the sauce overnight in the refrigerator and then follow the same stovetop method.
Another option is to reheat the sauce in the microwave. Place the sauce in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until it reaches your desired temperature.
How to Freeze
Freeze the cooled marinara sauce in a seal-tight container for up to 1 month. Thaw frozen Marinara sauce in your fridge and then reheat it on the stovetop over low heat until warm, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or in the microwave until heated.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Red Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
94
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Sodium
184
mg
8
%
Potassium
302
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
9
g
3
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
850
IU
17
%
Vitamin C
29
mg
35
%
Calcium
41
mg
4
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.
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