Ingredients
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1 large onion
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1/4 cup olive oil
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3 cloves garlic
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3 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
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2 large sprigs fresh basil
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3 bay leaves
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1/4 tsp sugar
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4 tbsp butter, cut up
Steps
1
Finely chop the onion. In a large saucepot, heat the oil on medium. Add onion and season with salt. Cook 6 min., until golden, stirring often.
2
Meanwhile, finely chop the garlic and add to pot. Cook 1 min., stirring.
3
Add the tomatoes, basil, bay leaves, and sugar. Heat to a simmer on high. Reduce heat to medium-low. Partially cover pot and simmer 18 min., stirring occasionally.
4
Remove and discard the bay leaves and basil sprigs. Stir in the butter until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
