Classic Tomato Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 lbs ripe plum tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup snipped fresh basil

Preparation

Peel, seed, and finely chop the fresh plum tomatoes, if using.
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat olive oil or cooking oil over medium heat.
Add fresh or undrained canned tomatoes, garlic, salt (omit if using canned
tomatoes), sugar, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
Simmer, uncovered, for about 20 minutes, or to desired consistency.
Place about half of the sauce in a food processor bowl or blender container; process or blend till smooth. Return blended tomato mixture to saucepan. Stir in basil, oregano, or parsley. Cook for 5 minutes more.