Tomato sauce for pasta

This is a sauce I have been tinkering with for quite a while and now I am happy with the result. Can be used as a base for spaghetti bolognese or with meatballs or just on its own. As with most of my recipes it is quite hot so the chilies can be reduced or removed if preferred. Maybe replace them with a 1/2 tsp paprika for a little heat and nice flavour.

Ingredients
1 small onion finely chopped
1 clove of garlic finely chopped
1 tin of chopped tomatoes
2 small dried chilies whole
1 tsp parsley
1/2 - 1 tsp mixed herbs
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 glass red wine
salt and pepper
1 tbsp olive oil

Method
Put the onion, garlic and whole chilies in the pot with the olive oil and saute for 3-4 minutes to soften.
Add the rest of the ingredients, bring to the boil and allow to simmer for about 20 minutes.
Using a hand blender, blend the sauce to give it a smoother texture.

This makes enough for 2-3 servings but is easily doubled etc.