Makes about 3 c
1 medium onion, minced 1/2 c dry white wine Pinch red pepper flakes 3 medium fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped 3 Tbsp butter (optional) 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp tomato paste 3/4 c fresh basil, chopped 1. Cook onion in wine over medium-low heat, until liquid is reduced to a few tablespoons. 2. Add pepper flakes, tomatoes, butter, sugar, salt and tomato paste. Simmer, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes, until consistency of a chunky salsa. 3. Add basil; remove from heat. Serve hot cooked pasta.