Clean Tomato Sauce

Um yum...I was licking the spoon while I stirred this...and it was even better on food!!

Makes 12 servings: 1 serving is ½ cup of sauce and is 3 green and ½ tablespoon (123 calories)

Ingredients

2 tbsp. Olive Oil

1 medium onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, chopped

6 oz can tomato paste, no salt added

 ¼ c red wine

2 (28oz) cans crushed tomatoes

2 tbsp. agave nectar

1 tsp. sea salt

 ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
3 oz. parmesan cheese

3 tbsp. chopped basil

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring frequently until onion is translucent.

Add garlic & tomato paste; cook, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes – make sure tomato paste doesn’t burn!

Add wine; cook, stirring constantly

Add tomatoes, agave, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low, gently boil, for 3 minutes.

Add cheese; cook, stirring occasionally for 1 hour.

Add basil and mix well