A simple all-purpose tomato sauce that's perfect over pasta as well as meats and seafood. Prepare a double batch and freeze the extra to have for another time.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes about 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 1/2 cups peeled, seeded, diced tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Pinch of dried basil, crumbled
Salt and pepper
Preparation
Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, oregano, sugar and basil and simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper.
