MICHAEL'S STEAK SAUCE

Steps:

• Place extra-virgin olive oil in large sauce pot over medium high heat, add onions and reduce heat to medium. Saute onions until golden brown then add tomato paste, cook for 1 minute. Turn heat back to high, add remaining ingredients with exception of salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and simmer ingredients for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Remove pot from heat, place into blender* and puree until smooth. Add salt and pepper.
• If the mixture is not smooth enough add a few teaspoons of water and puree until smooth.