1
Small Onion, chopped
2
Cloves Garlic
¼
cup Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1
35-oz. can Italian Plum Tomatoes with their juice
1
tsp. Salt
2
pinches Dried Basil
1
pinch Dried Thyme
Freshly Ground Black Pepper to Taste
3
oz. Tomato Paste (optional)
3
oz. Water (optional)
1
lb. Pasta of your choice
In a large skillet, sauté the onion and garlic in the oil for about 5
minutes. Chop the tomatoes coarsely and add with their juices to the
skillet. Add the salt, basil, thyme and pepper. Cook, covered, for 10
minutes; stir and cook, uncovered, for another 20 to 25 minutes.
If you like a thicker sauce, add the tomato paste and water with the
tomatoes. While the sauce is simmering, begin cooking pasta. When
ready, serve the sauce over the pasta.
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