Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • ½ cup sweet onion (seeds removed, finely diced)
  • 5 cloves garlic (crushed)
  • 5 cups tomatoes (about 2 ½ pounds, finely diced)
  • 1 tsp. sugar (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp. basil (fresh, cut into thin strips)
  • ½ tsp. salt (to taste)
  • Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instruction

  • In a medium pot sauté olive oil and diced onion over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or until onion is slightly translucent.  Add crushed garlic and continue sautéeing for 1 minute. 
  • Add tomatoes and sugar. Keep sauce over medium-low heat and sauté for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • During the last 5 minutes, start crushing the tomatoes with the back of your spoon. Do this until all tomatoes are completely crushed.
  • Stir in basil and salt to taste.  Reduce heat to low. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve with spaghetti or penne pasta, extra basil, and fresh Parmesan. Enjoy!