Tomato And Basil Pasta Sauce

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 3 (400 g) cans tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 3/4 cup fresh basil leaf, torn into small pieces (don't use dried basil)

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a saucepan and gently cook the onion and garlic until softened.
• 2 stir in the tomatoes, chili flakes, balsamic vinegar, and sugar.
• 3 bring to a full boil and then simmer and cook slowly for 45-60 minutes.
• 4 stir in the basil and season with salt and pepper.
• 5 serve spooned over cooked pasta with plenty of parmesan cheese.