AUTHENTIC ITALIAN TOMATO SAUCE

INGREDIENTS

• 2 (28 ounce) cans tomato puree
• 1 (28 ounce) canpeeled plum tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 small onion, diced
• 6 cloves
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• ¹⁄₄ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ¹⁄₄ cup grated cheese

DIRECTIONS

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