Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped, about ¾ cup
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 – 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- pinch of red pepper flakes
- 8 – 10 basil leaves, either chopped or left on the stalk
Instructions
- In a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, add the olive oil.
- When the oil is heated and begins to shimmer, add the onion. Saute for 4 to 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
- Add the garlic. Saute for 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and the basil.
- Stir to combine the ingredients.
- Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Season to taste with kosher salt. I add up to 2 teaspoons of salt to the recipe.