Ingredients
- •15 ml (1 tablespoon) olive oil
- •2 medium onions, diced
- •2 medium garlic cloves, crushed
- •340 grams (12 ounces) canned tomato paste
- •3.6 kg (8 pounds) ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
- •30 ml (2 tablespoons) sugar
- •15 ml (1 tablespoon) oregano
- •59 ml (¼ cup) fresh basil
- •10 ml (2 teaspoons) salt
- •1 bay leaf
Preparation
In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil and sauté onions and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes.
Stir in tomato paste and cook 3 minutes more.
Add tomatoes, sugar, oregano, basil, salt, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover partially, and simmer until reduced and thickened, stirring occasionally, about two hours.