Velvety Tomato Wine Sauce Recipe

Prepare to be amazed! This Velvety Tomato Wine Sauce boasts a surprising fennel twist that mimics the richness of a meat-based sauce. The unexpected anise notes create a depth of flavor that's both sophisticated and comforting. Perfect for drizzling over mushroom and spinach-stuffed zucchini, sun-dried tomato polenta cutlets, pasta, or your favorite dish! This 40-minute recipe is easy to follow and guaranteed to impress.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 103.8 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for Velvety Tomato Wine Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground fennel
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ cup dry red wine
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper and additional salt and black pepper to taste

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How to Make Velvety Tomato Wine Sauce

  1. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic. Sprinkle with salt, cover, and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until onions are softened.
  3. Stir in the chopped fennel, oregano, and basil. Cook for 1 minute more.
  4. Pour in the red wine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes to let the alcohol cook off.
  5. While the wine simmers, blend the crushed tomatoes until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
  6. Add the pureed tomatoes to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
  7. Cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  8. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  9. Serve immediately over your favorite pasta, polenta, or vegetables. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

29g

Fat

2g

Carbs

4g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Velvety Tomato Wine Sauce?

Velvety Tomato Wine Sauce takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Velvety Tomato Wine Sauce?

Velvety Tomato Wine Sauce has approximately 103.8 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 4 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Velvety Tomato Wine Sauce?

The key ingredients for Velvety Tomato Wine Sauce are Olive Oil, Onion, Garlic, Salt, Ground Fennel, Dried Oregano. See the full list with measurements above.

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