Sugo di Pomodoro (Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, halved

2 (14 ounce) cans passata (crushed tomatoes)

¼ cup fresh basil, torn in half

salt to taste

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a saucepan over low heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook and stir until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add passata, basil, and salt. Cover and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tomato sauce has thickened, about 20 minutes. Remove garlic halves before serving.

Cook's Note:

Instead of the onion you can use 2 shallots. If you have the time, you can simmer the sauce for much longer for a more intense flavor.

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