LOTS OF RED TOMATOES SO LET'S MAKE MARINARA SAUCE ENJOY DAN

                               MARINARA SAUCE by CHEF DAN:

Serves a few

INGREDIENTS:

 2 onions peeled and diced

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup LORI’S pesto

 6 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoon each dried, basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, and Italian seasoning

1/2-cup red wine

8 fresh ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded

1/2-cup torn fresh basil

Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS: 

1.     In a large skillet, heat olive oil, over medium-high heat until sleazing.

2.     Add onions and cook slowly until they start to caramelize, about 3-5 minutes.

3.     Add garlic and dried herbs and cook for 5 minutes.

4.     Deglaze the pan with 1/2-cup red wine and cook for 2 minutes.

5.     Add tomatoes and their juices, LORI’S pesto and stir to combine.

6.     Bring to a simmer and cook on low, stirring occasionally for about 1 hour.

7.     Season with salt and pepper.

8.     Top with fresh basil.

ENJOY DAN:                                                           (BON-APPITETE)