Basic Basil Tomato Sauce

9 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes (Hunt's Angelomia)
  • 1 (15 oz.) can Hunt's ready tomato sauce (chunky Italian)
  • 1/2 can water (large can)
  • 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper
  • 3 Tbsp. fresh basil or 1 Tbsp. dried basil

Directions

  1. 1
    In large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in hot oil over medium heat until tender.
  2. 2
    Add undrained tomatoes, sugar, crushed red pepper, water and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  3. 3
    Bring to boil, reduce heat and cook 45 minutes, stirring often until thick.
  4. 4
    Add basil and cook 1 more minute.
  5. 5
    Serve over pasta.

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