Velvety Tomato Wine Sauce

Transform your pasta night with this luxurious Velvety Tomato Wine Sauce, a rich and flavorful recipe that combines the earthiness of dry red wine with the comforting sweetness of crushed tomatoes. This sauce starts with a fragrant base of sautéed onions and garlic, then deepens its flavors through a gentle simmer with herbs like basil and oregano, a splash of heavy cream for a luscious texture, and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes. Perfectly smooth thanks to an optional blending step, this indulgent yet easy-to-make sauce is ideal for pairing with pasta, grilled chicken, or as a dip for crusty bread. Garnished with fresh parsley and Parmesan, it’s a true crowd-pleaser for cozy weeknight dinners or special occasions. Keywords: tomato wine sauce, creamy tomato sauce, pasta sauce recipe, red wine marinara, Italian-inspired sauce.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup red wine (dry, such as Cabernet Sauvignon)
• 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil and butter together in a large saucepan over medium heat until the butter melts and starts to foam.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until soft and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.

Step 4

Pour in the red wine and bring it to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5 minutes to allow the alcohol to evaporate and the flavors to concentrate.

Step 5

Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low, cover partially with a lid, and let the sauce simmer gently for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

After simmering, use an immersion blender to blend the sauce until smooth and velvety, or leave it chunky if you prefer a more rustic texture.

Step 8

Stir in the heavy cream, letting the sauce develop a rich and creamy consistency, then cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 9

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt, sugar, or red pepper flakes to suit your preferences.

Step 10

Serve the sauce warm, garnished with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired. It pairs beautifully with pasta, chicken, or crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1440.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1614.9

Total Fat 110.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 53.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 229.6mg	0%
Sodium 4343.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 81.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.6g	0%
Total Sugars 47.7g
Protein 36.8g	0%

Vitamin D 23.8IU	0%
Calcium 969.7mg	0%
Iron 10.0mg	0%
Potassium 3614.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.9%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 22.1%