Categories: Sauces

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 2 cans (28 ounces each) peeled whole tomatoes, pureed in a food processor
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, leaves torn
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic until soft and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add tomatoes, red-pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, and some pepper. Simmer, covered, until thick, 25 minutes. Stir in herbs.

2. Yields 6 Cups

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