Classic Tomato Sauce

Method

1. 1

   Gather ingredients: 30 ml olive oil, 1 onion, 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp oregano, 3 cloves garlic, 1 tsp salt, 30 g tomato paste, 800 g canned tomatoes. Tools needed: large pot, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board.

2. 2

   Dice the onion and mince the garlic.

3. 3

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, bay leaf, oregano, garlic, and salt. Cook until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Add tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Add tomatoes and stir until the sauce begins to boil. Lower heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring every 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Taste and add more salt if desired.

7. 7

   Remove the bay leaf before serving.