Ingredients
1 cup chopped sweet onion2 tablespoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, crushed1/2 cup Cabernet Sauvignon or other dry red wine1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes3 plum tomatoes, chopped1 tablespoon sugar1 fresh basil sprig1 fresh thyme sprig2 cups uncooked penne pastaParmesan and Romano cheeses
Preparation
In a large saucepan, cook onion in oil over medium heat until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in wine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook for 6-8 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half.
Add the crushed tomatoes, plum tomatoes, sugar, basil and thyme; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.
Discard basil and thyme. Drain pasta; toss with sauce. Top with cheeses.
