Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 medium yellow onions, peeled, grated
  • 5 cloves garlic, peeled, halved and cut into thin slices
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground white pepper
  • 4 Roma tomatoes, cored, halved and diced
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dry oregano
  • 1 (20-ounce) can whole tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup basil leaves, stemmed and washed
  • 5 small NY strip steaks, bone-in, if desired

Method

  • My mother used to make this sauce and throw browned pork chops in for a few minutes and serve them swimming in the sauce.
  • I love, as well, to add a steak or two for extra fun!
  • In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and garlic slices and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Cook for about 2 minutes then add the fresh tomato, sugar and oregano.
  • Stir to blend and add the canned tomatoes.
  • Cook for an additional few minutes over high heat, stirring from time to time.
  • Taste for seasoning, add the basil leaves.
  • After the sauce has finished cooking, cook the steaks using your preferred method.
  • Add the steaks to the hot sauce and allow it to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving.
  • Cook's Note: Like any tomato sauce, it always tastes better after it has had a "night's rest" in the refrigerator.