INGREDIENTS:
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onions
2 diced carrots
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 (28 ounce) cans san marzano tomatoes
¼ cup EACH roasted garlic cloves AND sun-dried tomatoes
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon italian seasoning
4 cups broth (vegetable or chicken)
1 parmesan rind (optional)
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons basil pesto
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1-2 cups half and half
parmesan cheese + grilled cheese sandwich, to serve
DIRECTIONS: