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Easiest Tomato Sauce

A simple tomato sauce for pasta, made with the Greatest Tomatoes from Europe

Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Keyword tomato sauce
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 28-ounce can whole peeled Italian tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
  • 5 to 6 fresh basil leaves
  • pinch of sugar
  • oregano to taste
  • salt to taste
  • 14 ounces spaghetti (or one pound, if that's how the spaghetti is packaged)

Instructions

  1. Slice the tomatoes open, remove the seeds, and finely chop the tomatoes. Set aside.

  2. Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and sweat the garlic for a few minutes until soft and starting to caramelize. Add the tomatoes, half of the basil and a pinch of sugar. Season with salt and the oregano. Simmer over a gentle heat for at least 15 minutes, until the tomato pieces start to break down.

  3. Meanwhile, fill a large pot with water and bring the water to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti. Cook the spaghetti, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your desired softness (Italians like it al dente, with a little bit of "bite"). Drain and mix with the sauce. Sprinkle the remaining basil over the top and serve immediately.