Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 3 garlic cloves (peeled and chopped)
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 12 ounces water (use empty tomato paste cans)
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
  • chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instruction

  • Cook chopped onions and garlic in olive oil until soft over medium heat
  • Stir in crushed tomatoes and tomato paste
  • Stir in water (use empty tomato paste can)
  • Add dried basil, sea salt, pepper and pepper flakes. Add a teaspoon or more of sugar to taste if sauce seems too acidic.
  • Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook on low for 1 to 1/12 hours, stirring occasionally to avoid burning. Can add more water to thin sauce if necessary, and add fresh parsley before serving, optional