• Cooking Time: 25 minutes
• Servings: 2 1/2 cups
• Preparation Time: 5 minutes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• ½ cup white wine
• 4 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 (28 oz) can petite diced tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sauté until they are soft, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and the wine; cook for an additional minute. Stir in the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, pepper flakes and black pepper. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the vinegar; cool.

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