Emeril's Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce

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From the food network. plan ahead - the garlic must be roasted ahead of time.

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Steps

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

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Add the minced garlic and cook stirring for 1 minute.

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

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Add the tomatoes , crushing with your hands as you place them in the pan with their juices.

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Stir to combine well and bring to a boil.

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

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Add the roasted garlic cloves and stir to combine.

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

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Serve over your choice of pasta.

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Ingredients

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onion, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, tomato paste, salt, balsamic vinegar, hot sauce, red pepper, italian seasoning, dried basil, plum tomatoes with liquid, garlic heads