Basic Tomato Sauce

Basic Tomato Sauce

Ingredients:

  • 1 – 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 – 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 1 small to medium onion chopped
  • 4 to 6 cloves of garlic minced
  • Onion powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Black pepper
  • Oregano

Directions:

  1. In a large skillet faux sauté the onions in garlic using a small amount of water. Keep adding small amounts of water avoid sticking. Cook until onions are soft and translucent.
  2. In a large sauce pan combine all ingredients. Stir well so the tomato paste is well dispersed.
  3. Simmer covered on low heat for 30 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally
  4. This makes enough sauce for 1 lb. box of pasta

Variation #1 – I sometimes add 1 – 15.5 oz can of kidney beans to sauce

Variation #2 – Add cooked mushrooms to sauce.