The Real Italian Tomato Sauce

• vegetable stock↗1⁄3 cup
• onions↗2

  chopped

• garlic cloves↗2

  chopped

• ripe tomatoes↗1 1⁄2 kg
• brown sugar↗2 teaspoons
• red wine↗1 cup
• tomato paste↗1⁄3 cup
• cold water2 cups
• salt and pepper

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place stock in saucepan and bring to a simmer. Add onion and garlic stirring until onion is soft.

2. 2

   Add tomatoes and sugar and cook stirring occasionally for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in wine and tomaote paste. Bring to the boil. Gently boil stirring occasionally for 5 minutes until liquid reduces and thickens.

4. 4

   Stir in water and simmer uncovered for 40 minutes.

5. 5

   If you like a chunky sauce - puree 1/2 the sauce only. If you want a smooth sauce puree the whole lot.