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AUTHENTIC ITALIAN TOMATO SAUCE

Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 2 28 ounce cans tomato puree
  • 1 28 ounce can peeled plum tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 6 cloves
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup grated cheese

Instructions

  • In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil.
  • Empty plum tomatoes into large bowl and squash with your hands.
  • Add all ingredients (including any meatballs or sausage you want to add) to pot and simmer for 3 hours.