Tomato Sauce for Pasta

Ingredients
  • 3 T olive oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes (in puree)
  • 3 T tomato paste
  • 1 t oregano
  • 1/2 t basil
  • 1/2 t salt (kosher or coarse)
  • Fresh black pepper, to taste
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium heat
  2. Add onion and garlic, cook for five minutes
  3. Add tomatoes and spices, bring to a simmer
  4. Reduce to medium-low and simmer uncovered until sauce thickens slightly (~20 min)
  5. Enjoy
Ingredients
Oil (olive extra virgin)
Onion (sweet)
Garlic
Tomato (canned crushed)
Tomato (canned paste)
Oregano
Basil
Salt
Pepper (black)
Pepper (red flakes)
Categories
Italian
Base Ingredients
Cooking Method
Stovetop