Description

You can recreate the sauce from the famous East Harlem's Rao's restaurant in your own kitchen. It showcases the secret to great Italian cooking, simplicity.

Ingredients

• 35 oz. can San Marzano tomatoes, whole or crushed
• 1/4 c. olive oil
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 t. oregano
• 4-6 leaves fresh basil leaves, torn
• salt and black pepper, to taste

Steps

1. If using whole tomatoes, hand crush them or lightly blend for a smoother texture; set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the onion until translucent, 3-4 minutes. Stir in the garlic; saute until lightly golden, about 2 minutes.
3. Add the crushed tomatoes with its juices; bring to a boil. Lower the heat; simmer 45 minutes.