Name: Classic tomato pasta sauce
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium brown onion (150g), chopped; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 800 grams canned diced tomatoes; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves

This classic tomato sauce is rich, tomatoey with a hint of basil and garlic and is the ideal topping for your favourite pasta or gnocchi.

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Ingredients

Tomato sauce

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 medium brown onion (150g), chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

800 grams canned diced tomatoes

1 teaspoon sugar

1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves

Method

Tomato sauce

1.Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat; cook onion, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until soft but not browned. Add garlic; cook, stirring, 1 minute or until fragrant.

2.Add tomatoes, sugar and basil; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until thickened. Season to taste. Blend or process for a smooth sauce.

Sprinkle over grated parmesan cheese, to serve.
Note

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