Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

Instructions:

  1. Heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 60 seconds until fragrant and golden.
  3. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to toast the paste.
  4. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir in the dried oregano, salt, pepper, and sugar.
  5. Bring the mixture to a gentle bubble, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the torn fresh basil leaves.