Spicy Tomato Sauce

4 tablespoons extra 
virgin olive oil

3 shallots, sliced

3 garlic cloves, chopped

2 tablespoons 
tomato paste

32 oz. cherry or 
grape tomatoes

¼ cup red wine

1 teaspoon red 
pepper flakes

1 teaspoon raw sugar

salt and pepper to taste

In a large saute pan heat the olive oil to medium.  Add the shallots and saute for about 15 minutes until translucent.  Add the garlic and continue to cook. While the onions and garlic are cooking cut any the largest tomatoes in half and pierce the rest with the tip of a knife. Add the tomato paste to the onions and garlic and cook for about a minute. Add the tomatoes and red wine to the pan and cook with a lid until the tomatoes are bursting and soft, about ten minuets. Add the red pepper flakes, sugar, salt, and pepper. Taste to check the seasonings and adjust. Tomatoes vary in acid, sugar and flavor so the seasoning should be adjusted as needed. Crush some of the tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon and continue to cook on medium heat until reduced to desired thickness. Enjoy with your favorite pasta, parmesan cheese.