Emeril'S Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon cushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
2 (28 ounce) cans whole italian plum tomatoes with liquid
3 whole roasted garlic heads, cloves removed from peels

Preparation

In a large saucepan, saute the onions in the olive oil over medium-high heat until soft and golden - about 6 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook stirring for 1 minute. Add the tomato paste, salt balsamic vinegar, hot sauce, crushed red pepper, Italian seasonong, and basil and cook for 1 minute.
Add the tomatoes, crushing with your hands as you place them in the pan with their juices. Stir to combine well and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to a slow simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the roasted garlic cloves and stir to combine.
Continue to simmer for 30-45 mnutes longer until the flavors have come together.
Serve over your choice of pasta.