Basic Red Sauce

Thanks Maria for the recipe!

1. Saute about 20 fresh basil leaves, garlic, and diced onion in large pot with olive oil.
2. Open up a number 10 can of plum tomatoes. You could also use crushed or puree. Add to pot.
3. Add 1 small can of tomato paste.
4. Get a stick blender and mix until smooth.
5. Add spices to taste - salt, pepper, and whatever else you like.
6. I add about 2-3 Tablespoons of sugar to cut down the acidity of the tomatoes.
7. Blend again and simmer and stir occasionally until desired thickness.
8. Sometimes at this stage I transfer into a crock pot if I'm doing other things and would be distracted and burn the sauce!
8. Voila!