Basic Tomato Sauce with Garlic

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion diced
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 cans (28 ounces) whole tomatoes in juice
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• Coarse salt and ground pepper

Instructions

1. 1
   In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Cook 1 small diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, stirring frequently, until translucent, 2 to 4 minutes.
2. 2
   Add two 28-ounce cans whole tomatoes in juice and 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano. Simmer, stirring occasionally, breaking up tomatoes with a spoon, until thickened, 20 to 30 minutes. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.