Name: The Best, Classic Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 4 large tomatoes (, cored and diced); 2 medium to large onions (, diced); 3 cloves garlic (, minced or crushed); 1/2 cup minced fresh basil leaves; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar ((optional)); 3 tbsp olive oil; salt and pepper

The Best, Classic Tomato Sauce

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

4 large tomatoes , cored and diced
2 medium to large onions , diced
3 cloves garlic , minced or crushed
1/2 cup minced fresh basil leaves
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional)
3 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add olive oil and heat until glistening.
Add onions, turn heat to medium-low and sauté until translucent.
Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Add tomatoes and vinegar, turn heat to low and simmer for 25-35 minutes, until mixture has reduced.
Add basil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over cooked pasta and top with shaved Parmesan cheese. Yum!

Recipe Notes

This is a classic Italian recipe I learned from some Italian friends. You can adjust the quantities to make larger or smaller batches.

The Best, Classic Tomato Sauce