Simple Tomato Sauce

By AnnieMro

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 can (28oz/796 ml) each
• 2 cans tomato paste
• 2 cups water
• 2 sprigs fresh basil and/or parsley
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp. salt
• *the key to this sauce is to use quality tomatoes such as the San Marzano variety. Freezes well.

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 40mins

Preparation

Step 1

In large saucepan, heat oil over med-high heat. Saute onion and garlic until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 1 hour.