Simple Spaghetti Sauce for a Crowd - Gluten Free/Casein Free

Fresh basil provides the best flavor and should be added just before serving. If dried basil is all you have, then stir in 1 Tablespoon with the oregano, sea salt, and pepper before simmering.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 4 oz. servings

Ingredients

• 106  ounces crushed tomatoes or 106  ounces tomato puree
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 1⁄3 cup onion, minced
• 4  garlic cloves, peeled
• 1  tablespoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2  teaspoons sea salt
• 12  leaves fresh basil (see notes)
•  sugar

Directions

1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-low; add onion and cook until soft and slightly brown, about 3 minutes.
2. Stir in garlic cloves and cook until softened, about half a minute. Stir in crushed tomatoes OR puree; oregano, pepper, and sea salt. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 2 hours.
3. Stir in fresh basil; continue cooking no more than five minutes. Add sugar to taste, if sauce is too acidic.
4. Remove from heat and serve with your favorite pasta.