Quick Tomato Sauce
This full-flavored tomato sauce takes only 15 minutes to prepare. High-quality canned tomatoes will make a big difference in this sauce. Our preferred brands of crushed tomatoes are Tuttorosso and Muir Glen. Grate the onion on the large holes of a box grater.
| 2 | tablespoons unsalted butter |
| 1/4 | cup grated onion , from 1 medium onion (see note) |
| 1/4 | teaspoon dried oregano |
| Table salt | |
| 2 | medium garlic cloves , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons) |
| 1 | (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes (see note) |
| 1/4 | teaspoon sugar |
| 2 | tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves |
| 1 | tablespoon extra virgin olive oil |
| Ground black pepper |
Instructions
Heat butter in medium saucepan over medium heat until melted. Add onion, oregano, and ½ teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated and onion is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes and sugar; increase heat to high and bring to simmer. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened slightly, about 10 minutes. Off heat, stir in basil and oil; season with salt and pepper. Serve.
