Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion (finely diced)
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 28 ounces whole peeled tomatoes
  • 15 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup minced basil leaves
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons minced oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instruction

  • Place a pot over medium heat and add oil. Add onions and sauté for about 5 minutes or until onions start to get translucent. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add garlic and crushed red pepper flakes and continue to sauté, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato paste and cook for about 2 minutes, while stirring, until paste turns a deep red color.
  • Add whole tomatoes and break each tomato apart with a wooden spoon. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Lower heat to medium-low, stir in crushed tomato and simmer for about 25 minutes.
  • Stir in basil and oregano and continue to simmer for 10 minutes or until the sauce comes together and thickens.
  • Remove from heat and cool.