Salsa Di Pomodori, Prosciutto, E Capperi (Italian Tomato Sauce) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 -3 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced and coarsely chopped
1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons fresh basil, coarsely chopped and divided
2 tablespoons capers
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

In a large saucepan add olive oil over medium heat.
Add onion and saute for 3-4 minutes or until translucent.
Add garlic and chopped prosciutto.
Saute for 1-2 minutes or until garlic is light golden brown.
Lower heat, add tomatoes and 2 T. basil, and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes.
If the mixture seems too thick, add a little hot water.
Stir in the remaining basil, capers, salt and pepper.
Simmer for 2 minutes.