Ingredients

  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 -2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 14 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons basil, chopped
  • parmesan cheese, grated

Method

  • Crush tomatoes with a potato masher.
  • Film bottom of large wide pot with olive oil over medium heat.
  • (I use a skillet).
  • Add onions, saute until soft.
  • Add garlic, cook 2 minutes.
  • Add oregano, red pepper, sugar, salt and pepper and stir.
  • Add tomatoes and paste, rinsing both cans with water and adding this to pan.
  • Add parsley and lower heat to simmer 30-45 minutes.
  • Add basil, cook a few minutes longer and serve.