Uncle Vinnie'S Spaghetti Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion (chopped)
3 garlic cloves (chopped)
2 (28 ounce) cans plum whole canned tomatoes
kosher salt & fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup fresh basil leaf, torn into pieces

Preparation

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
Add the onions and garlic and cook until soft.
Pour the canned tomatoes into a large bowl, reserving the juice.
Crush the tomatoes by hand and put them in a pot.
Add the onions,garlic and 1/2 cup of the juice and season with salt and pepper, stir.
Cook until the sauce is thick, about 15 minutes, taste and adjust the seasoning.
Bring to a boil stirring with a wooden spoon to further break up the tomatoes.
Reduce heat and let simmer 20-30 minutes.
Stir in fresh basil and check seasoning.