Arrabiatta ala Jaysus

3/4 cup chopped yellow onion
1/4 cup julienned shallot
10 cloves Garlic, pressed
5 cloves garlic, julienned
1 tbsp minced serrano pepper (remove seeds for less heat)
3/4 cup red wine
3 tbsp brown sugar
3 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh oregano, minced
1.5 tsp crushed red pepper (or to taste)
6oz can tomato paste
1/4-1/2 tsp frsh ground black pepper
4 Roma tomatoes, chopped (approx 100g)
1000g chopped heirloom tomatoes (any tomato will work)

Heat oil in pan. Add onion, shallot, garlic, and serrano, then sautee until beginning to brown (about 5 mins). A wine, sugar, basil, oregano, crushed red pepper, tomato paste, and black pepper one at a time, stirring well between each ingredient. Add tomatoes and stir in well. Bring to a boil, stirring regularly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-30 mins, stirring occsionally, making sure the tomatoes reduce. Taste. You can now add additional basil, oregano, sugar, salt, or crushed red pepper as needed.

Serving Size: makes 12 1/2 cup servings

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JAYSUESS.