Fresh Tomato Sauce

By Venzie

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3/4 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2 1/2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped and seeded
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons fresh basil or oregano, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• pinch of sugar to taste
• 1 pound penne pasta (or your favorite pasta)
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until aromatic, about 1 minute.
Add the tomotes and simmer getly for 5-6 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, salt and basil. Cook 2-3 minutes longer. Meanwhile, prepare the pasta according to package directions.
To serve:
toss the warm cooked pasta with a little olive oil and 2 tablespoons of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. Top with the fresh tomato sauce, some fresh basil or parsley and more Parmigianno-Reggiano