Tomato Sauce

Servings: 4  ·  Prep: 6 min  ·  Cook: 43 min

Ingredients

• 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and diced small
• 6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 6 tablespoons basil, minced
• 2 tablespoons oregano, minced
• One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, pureed
• Salt to taste (optional)

Method

1. Place chopped onion in a large saucepan. Sauté over medium 10 minutes, adding water 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time as needed.
2. Add minced garlic, basil, and oregano. Cook 3 minutes more.
3. Puree the canned tomatoes if you want a smooth sauce; leave diced for chunky.
4. Add tomatoes and salt. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 20 to 30 minutes.
5. Taste and adjust seasonings. Use immediately or refrigerate up to a week.