Uncle Vinnie's Spaghetti Sauce

Uncle Vinnie was from the Tuscany region of Italy.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1  medium onion (chopped)
• 3  garlic cloves (chopped)
• 2 (28 ounce) cans  plum whole canned tomatoes
•  kosher  salt & fresh ground pepper
• 1⁄4 cup fresh basil leaf, torn into pieces

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
2. Add the onions and garlic and cook until soft.
3. Pour the canned tomatoes into a large bowl, reserving the juice.
4. Crush the tomatoes by hand and put them in a pot.
5. Add the onions,garlic and 1/2 cup of the juice and season with salt and pepper, stir.
6. Cook until the sauce is thick, about 15 minutes, taste and adjust the seasoning.
7. Bring to a boil stirring with a wooden spoon to further break up the tomatoes.
8. Reduce heat and let simmer 20-30 minutes.
9. Stir in fresh basil and check seasoning.