Description

If you are needing quick, vegetarian meals or a tasty side dish, try this simple tomato sauce.

Ingredients

• 2 T. olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped small
• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
• Pomi brand - 26.46 oz. container chopped tomatoes
• salt, to taste
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 T. chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 - 1/2 c. water, if desired
• fresh parsley, chopped
• grated Parmesan cheese

Steps

1. Heat oil on medium heat about 2 minutes in a Dutch oven. Add onions; cook until slightly browned, 4 - 5 minutes; add garlic; cook for about 1 minute.
2. Add tomatoes, salt and black pepper, to taste. Add about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water, if desired. Cover; cook on low heat about 15 - 20 minutes. Add fresh basil, stir and add more salt and pepper, to taste.
3. Serve on top of your favorite cooked pasta. Garnish with fresh, chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.