Sicilian Sauce

Photo: flickr user avlxyz

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1 can crushed tomatoes, (28oz)

2 teaspoons dried basil, crumbled

with added puree

1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled

salt and fresh ground pepper

3 lrgs garlic cloves, minced

Preparation

Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, basil and oregano. Cook until onion softens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes. Mix in garlic and cook 2 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Simmer until sauce is of desired thickness.

Season with salt and pepper. (Sauce can be prepared ahead. Cover and refrigerate 1 week or freeze up to 1 month.)