Basic Tomato Sauce

By Jackie618

Recipe from Martha Stewart

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 cans (28 ounces) whole tomatoes in juice
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• Coarse salt and ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Cook 1 small diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, stirring frequently, until translucent, 2 to 4 minutes.
2. Add two 28-ounce cans whole tomatoes in juice and 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano. Simmer, stirring occasionally, breaking up tomatoes with a spoon, until thickened, 20 to 30 minutes. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.