Spanish: Sofrito Sauce

Recipe by Paul Young <info@cooking-with-paul.com>

(makes 4 cups)

Ingredients:

• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onions, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup red wine
• 2 cans (28oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 jar (7 oz) roasted bell peppers, chopped
• 2 teaspoons vegetable base
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons agave nectar
• ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
• Salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:

1. Saute onions in olive oil until soft and caramelized (about 10 minutes)
2. Add the garlic and saute briefly (about 1 minute)
3. Add the red wine, bring to boil
4. Add the tomatoes, peppers, vegetable base; stir and bring to a boil
5. Add the paprika, ground cinnamon, agave nectar, liquid smoke; stir and simmer for 10 minutes
6. Add salt and pepper to taste