Sugo di Pomodoro (Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce)
Description
A simple traditional sugo, an Italian tomato sauce flavored with extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, and basil. Use on pasta, pizza, gnocchi, and more.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 onion, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, halved
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2 (14 ounce) cans passata (crushed tomatoes)
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1/4 cup fresh basil, torn in half
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salt to taste
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Heat oil in a saucepan over low heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook and stir until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
3
Add passata, basil, and salt. Cover and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tomato sauce has thickened, about 20 minutes.
4
Remove garlic halves before serving.