8 ounces “bella” oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes — undrained
1 cup onion — chopped
1 cup celery — chopped
1 cup carrot — diced
3 cloves garlic — minced
2 28 oz cans whole tomatoes — undrained
2/3 cup chablis or other dry white wine
1 teaspoon dried fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Drain dried tomatoes, reserving 1/4 cup oil. Chop tomatoes, and set aside. Heat reserved oil in a Dutch oven; saute onion, celery, carrot and garlic in hot oil 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in dried and canned tomatoes, wine, fennel seeds, and pepper; cook, uncovered, over medium heat 1 hour or to desired consistency, stirring mixture occasionally. Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add half of sauce mixture. Pulse 4 or 5 times or until mixture is chopped but not smooth. Repeat the same procedure with remaining half of sauce mixture. Serve over hot pasta.