Tomato Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 cans (15 oz each) crushed tomatoes
1/3 cup finely shredded fresh basil leaves

Preparation

Heat the oil in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan on medium heat. Cook the onion and garlic, stirring, until the onion softens.
Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 min. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low; simmer, uncovered, for about 30 mins or until the sauce thickens slightly. Stir in the basil.