Tomato Sauce with Red Wine - Italian Recipes - Italiansrus.com

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3/4 cup red wine (merlot or chianti)
• 2 medium onions, finely diced
• 4 garlic cloves, diced fine
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 1-2 medium carrots, peeled and finely diced
• 4 large leaves fresh basil torn up into pieces or 2 tablespoons dried basil
• 1 28 ounces can with juice, Italian crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 cups water
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 bay leaf