American Marinara Sauce II

Ingredients

• to taste extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons almond oil
• ½ head garlic
• 2 tablespoons oregano
• 2 tablespoons thyme
• 2 tablespoons red chile flakes
• 1 cup basil, finely torn
• 2 medium to large onions
• 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 large can crushed tomatoes

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil and almond oil in an oversized pan.
2. Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper, and sweat.
3. Deglaze the pan with white wine.
4. Add the tomatoes.
5. Grind the dried herbs and red pepper flakes with a mortar and pestle.
6. Add this mixture and the unreserved fresh basil to the pan.
7. Simmer for an hour (or more if necessary), stirring occasionally.
8. Add wine until the desired consistency is achieved.
9. Add salt and pepper to taste.
10. Add the al dente pasta to the pan with sauce and combine using tongs.
11. Plate and garnish with fresh basil and Parmigiano-Reggiano.