Love the spinach dip at restaurants like TGIFriday's and the Olive Garden? Make it at home with these easy-to-follow copycat recipes.

A Greek twist on red sauce. Delicious used in pastitsio, moussaka, gyros, and more.
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
4 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1 cup dry red wine
8 ounces tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground allspice
salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, parsley, and oregano and mix well. Cook at a simmer, covered, for 25 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft.
Add the red wine, tomato sauce, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and pepper. Stir well, cover, and cook for 20 more minutes, stirring the sauce occasionally.
Use immediately or cool and store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Love the spinach dip at restaurants like TGIFriday's and the Olive Garden? Make it at home with these easy-to-follow copycat recipes.
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