Emeril's Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon cushed red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil

• 2 (28 ounce) cans whole italian plum tomatoes with liquid
• 3 whole roasted garlic heads, cloves removed from peels

Directions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan, saute the onions in the olive oil over medium-high heat until soft and golden - about 6 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the minced garlic and cook stirring for 1 minute. Add the tomato paste, salt balsamic vinegar, hot sauce, crushed red pepper, Italian seasonong, and basil and cook for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add the tomatoes, crushing with your hands as you place them in the pan with their juices. Stir to combine well and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Reduce the heat to a slow simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Add the roasted garlic cloves and stir to combine.

6. 6

   Continue to simmer for 30-45 mnutes longer until the flavors have come together.

7. 7

   Serve over your choice of pasta.