Rao'S Marinara Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

112 ounces tomatoes with basil, whole and canned
1/2 cup olive oil
6 tablespoons onions, minced
4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, freshly gound
12 fresh basil, torn (optional)
1/4 teaspoon oregano

Preparation

Remove tomatoes from can and place in a large bowl, reserving juices. Crush tomatoes using your hands; remove and discard the hard core from stem end, and any skin and tough membrance, set aside.
Place oil in a large, nonreactive saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion, and cook until soft and just beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic, and cook until softened, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes and reserved juices, season with sale, increase heat and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat to low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 1 hour.
Stir in basil, if using, oregano, and season with pepper, continue cooking 1 minute more. Remove from heat and serve.