Marinara Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 medium onion, sliced
1 Tbsp. basil
6 oz. tomato sauce
2 c. fresh or canned tomatoes
salt
pepper
1/4 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Heat olive oil in 3 quart pot. Saute garlic and onion until transparent. Add basil and continue sauteing for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes. Cut up tomatoes and add. Salt and pepper to taste. Cook on simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in soda.