My Marinara Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
    4 teaspoons olive oil
    5 garlic cloves, minced
    1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
    1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon pepper
    2 tablespoons dried parsley
    3 tablespoons wine (optional)
    1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder or 1/8-1/4 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder
    1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    1/8 teaspoon paprika, smoked
Preparation
    Puree tomatoes, with their juice and tomato sauce in a blender or processor.
    Heat oil and saute garlic a few minutes. Do not brown.
    Add all other ingredients and mix well.
    Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. (I usually let it simmer an hour if I have the time.).

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