Basic Tomato Sauce

This is a basic Tomato Sauce that can be used for pasta, pizza or as a base for soups. This can made in a slow cooker or on the stove top and freezes well

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Yields: 8-10 3/4 cup

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 4 -5  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 medium onion, diced
• 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 28  ounces water
• 1  teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Sauté onions in olive oil until soft then add garlic.
2. Sauté less than a minute then add tomato paste.
3. Sauté for 3 to 5 minutes until it turns dark in color.
4. Add tomatoes and all other ingredients.
5. Simmer on low uncovered for 1/12 to 2 hours or until the consistency you prefer.