Kalamata Olive Marinara - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (chopped)
1/2 cup red wine (optional)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/4 kalamata olive (pitted and chopped)
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper
1 handful basil (chopped)

Preparation

Heat the oil in a pan.
Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the wine and deglaze the pan.
Add the tomatoes, kalamata olives, Italian herbs, bay leaf, salt and pepper and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 30 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the basil.
Puree to the desired consistency. (optional).