Homemade Tomato Sauce

Use this simple tomato sauce for pasta, pizza, casseroles, spaghetti braid, or vegetable lasagna.

Ingredients

• 1 cup onions, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 3 1/2 cups tomatoes, peeled and pureed
• 2/3 cup tomato paste
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan.
2. Sauté onions and garlic until softened.
3. Add pureed tomatoes, tomato paste, and water.
4. Season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
5. Simmer until thickened.
6. Serve over pasta or use in vegetarian casseroles.