Velvety Tomato Wine Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion (about 1 medium onion)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground fennel
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/3 cup red wine
3 cups undrained canned tomatoes (28 oz. can)
salt and black pepper

Preparation

In a 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 minutes, 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 about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Enjoy!