Best Basic Tomato Sauce Recipe

1. In a large pot, over medium heat, add 3 tablespoons olive oil.  Add the onions and cook until translucent.  
2. Add the minced garlic and cook stirring for about 2 minutes.  
3. Crush the whole peeled tomatoes by hand and add the pulp and the juices to the pot.
4. Add the oregano and bring to a low simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally for 30 to 45 minutes.  
5. Season with salt and pepper and add one to two tablespoons of good olive oil to finish off the sauce.

*San Marzano tomatoes are known for their intense sweetness and concentrated flavor.  Most major grocery stores carry these canned.

**If your tomatoes seem bitter, add a touch of sugar to the sauce as it cooks. Adding chopped carrots and onions also helps curb acidity.