Best Basic Tomato Sauce

6 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus 1-2 tablespoons for finishing off
  • 1/2 large onion, diced
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (28- ounce) cans tomatoes, San Marzano, whole peeled, you may also use crushed
  • 1 tablespoon oregano, dried
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large pot, over medium heat, add 3 tablespoons olive oil.
  2. 2
    Add the onions and cook until translucent.
  3. 3
    Add the minced garlic and cook stirring for about 2 minutes.
  4. 4
    Crush the whole peeled tomatoes by hand and add the pulp and the juices to the pot.
  5. 5
    Add the oregano and bring to a low simmer.
  6. 6
    Cook, stirring occasionally for 30 to 45 minutes.
  7. 7
    Season with salt and pepper and add one to two tablespoons of good olive oil to finish off the sauce.

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