Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes in puree
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt (kosher or coarse), or more to taste
Fresh black pepper, to taste
Directions
1
Steps to Make It
2
Gather the ingredients.
3
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan, like this one from Amazon, over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, 7 minutes, then add the garlic and cook 1 minute.
4
Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, and, if using, red pepper flakes. Add salt and pepper and bring sauce to a simmer.
5
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until sauce thickens slightly—about 20 minutes. Taste and add more salt if desired.
6
Enjoy.