Tomato Basil Sauce

by @ikrecipes

A simple, fragrant Italian tomato sauce; the base for pasta, pizza and bakes.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cans canned tomatoes
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ½ bunch basil
  • salt (to taste)

Method

  1. Cook the finely chopped onion in the olive oil for 5 minutes until soft, then add the garlic.
  2. Add the tomatoes and sugar and season with salt.
  3. Simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring now and then, until thick.
  4. Stir in the basil; blend until smooth if you like.