Basic Marinata Sauce(To Be Used Alone Over Pasta) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium-large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced (more if desired)
1 tsp. each: basil, oregano and parsley (more to suit taste)
1/4 c. red wine (optional)
crushed red pepper (optional)
2 (28 oz. each) cans Italian tomatoes, crushed

Preparation

In a large skillet saute onions in olive oil.
When almost light golden, add garlic.
Continue to saute 2 additional minutes. Add 2 cans tomatoes and add basil, oregano, parsley, 1 teaspoon each (more if desired) salt, black pepper plus red wine and red pepper, if desired.
Cook, uncovered, for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve over favorite pasta.