Recipe
½ of a large onion, diced (about 1 cup)
6 large cloves garlic, chopped (about 2 TBL)
¼ cup oil
2 – 20 oz. can whole peeled tomatoes
1 ½ cups water
1 – 3/4 ounce box of fresh basil, stems removed and chopped (about 3 tbsp)
2 ½ tsp salt
1 TBL sugar
Heat oil in a medium pot over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes until onion is translucent.
Add tomatoes and water, bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat to simmer, and simmer for 30 minutes.
Add Basil, salt and sugar. Use and immersion blender to blend the sauce smooth. If blending in a traditional blender, cool the sauce before blending to avoid hot sauce splattering.
Makes 7 cups
Use immediately or divide up and freeze.