Classic Italian Tomato Sauce

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Classic Italian Tomato Sauce

 

1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1/2 medium onion, chopped, (about 3/4 cup)

2 garlic cloves, chopped fine

2 28 oz. cans Italian whole peeled tomatoes, broken into pieces with a whisk or

your hands

1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil

1/4 tsp dried basil

1/4 tsp dried oregano

Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

 

Heat olive oil in a 6-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and

cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, about half

the fresh basil, the dried basil and oregano. Bring to boil, then reduce the

heat to simmering. Season lightly with salt and pepper and simmer until the

sauce is thickened, about 40 minutes. 2. Stir in the remaining fresh basil and

adjust the seasoning if necessary. The sauce may be prepared in advance.

Refrigerate until needed.