Pomodoro Sauce

Filed under Sauces

Tyler Florence's, for Spaghetti and Meatballs. Makes 4 cups.

Ingredients

1/2 cup Olive oil, extra-virgin
1 Onion, medium, chopped
3 clove Garlic, chopped
2 can Tomato, 28-ounce whole peeled San Marzano, drained and crushed by hand, liquid reserved
Kosher salt
Black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 cup Basil, fresh leaves, torn

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat and cook the onion and garlic until soft, 4 to 5 minutes.
Carefully add the tomatoes with about 1/2 cup of their liquid and season. Cook until thick, about 15 minutes, then bring to a boil, stirring to break up the tomatoes.
Simmer 20 to 25 minutes, stir in the basil and season again.