Easy Pizza Sauce

By jlawrin

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 small Spanish onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• Pinch of red chili flakes
• 1 28-oz. can plum tomatoes with juices, pureed
• 2 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
• Salt and black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add garlic and chili flakes; cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes, increase heat to high, and cook, stirring occasionally until thickened, 20 minutes. Stir in basil; season with salt and pepper to taste.