Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce

A delicious and fresh tasting pasta sauce. The fresh basil added at the end is essential.This sauce can be left chunky (which I prefer) or blended in a food processor to a smooth sauce.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, crushed
• 3 (400 g) cans tomatoes, chopped
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 teaspoon  dried chili pepper flakes
• 2  teaspoons  balsamic vinegar
• 2  teaspoons sugar
• 3⁄4 cup fresh basil leaf, torn into small pieces (don't use dried basil)

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan and gently cook the onion and garlic until softened.
2. Stir in the tomatoes, chili flakes, balsamic vinegar, and sugar.
3. Bring to a full boil and then simmer and cook slowly for 45-60 minutes.
4. Stir in the basil and season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve spooned over cooked pasta with plenty of parmesan cheese.