Ingredients
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1 large onion, chopped
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3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1/4 cup tomato paste
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
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1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
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1/4 teaspoon cushed red pepper
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1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon dried basil
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2 (28 ounce) cans whole italian plum tomatoes with liquid
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3 whole roasted garlic heads, cloves removed from peels
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, saute the onions in the olive oil over medium-high heat until soft and golden - about 6 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook stirring for 1 minute. Add the tomato paste, salt balsamic vinegar, hot sauce, crushed red pepper, Italian seasonong, and basil and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes, crushing with your hands as you place them in the pan with their juices. Stir to combine well and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to a slow simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the roasted garlic cloves and stir to combine.
- Continue to simmer for 30-45 mnutes longer until the flavors have come together.
- Serve over your choice of pasta.