Moosewood Restaurant Low Fat Favorites - Tomato Wine Sauce

Ingredients:

2 tsp olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onions (about 1 medium onion)
2 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp ground fennel
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1/3 cup red wine
3 cups undrained canned tomatoes (28-oz can)
Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

In saucepan, warm the olive oil.
Add the onions and garlic, sprinkle with the salt, cover and saute on very low heat for 5 to 7 mins, or until the onions are beginning to soften.
Add the fennel, oregano, and basil and cook for another minute.
Pour in the wine and bring to a boil.
Whirl the tomatoes in a blender until just pureed and add to the pan.
Cover the sauce and simmer gently for 20 mins, stirring occasionally.
Add salt and pepper to taste.