Marinara Sauce

Ingredients:
2 Tbs. Olive Oil
1 Tbs. tomato paste
1 onion, chopped
4 sprigs chopped parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup dry, red wine
1 tsp. dried basil or 1 Tbs. fresh, chopped
4-10 oz. cans chopped tomatoes, drained and pureed
   (or 8 to 10 fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and pureed)

Preparation:
Heat oil in a saucepan. Saute' onion and garlic. When onion is soft, add tomato puree, basil, red wine and tomato paste. Simmer 20 minutes. Add parsley.

Serving Suggestion:
This sauce is great spooned on fresh pasta or Parmesan Chicken.

Variation:
ISaute 8 ounces sliced mushrooms in butter.  Drain and add to sauce.  If you prefer a heavier sauce, add 1/2 pound chopped ham or cooked sausage.

History:
Recipe from the Perfect Pan School of Cooking.