Sicilian Pizza Sauce - Noble Roman Copycat - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons dried basil, crumbled with added puree
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
salt & fresh ground pepper
3 large garlic cloves, minced

Preparation

Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add onion, basil and oregano; cook until onion softens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes.
Mix in garlic and cook 2 minutes.
Add tomato paste and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add tomatoes and bring to a simmer; cook until sauce is of desired thickness.
Season with salt and pepper.
NOTE: Sauce can be prepared ahead. Cover and refrigerate 1 week or freeze up to 1 month.