Salsa di pomodoro passata (tomato sauce)

2 Cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsRipe Plum Tomatoes
1largeOnion, Chopped Fine
2Cloves Garlic, Minced
½cupOlive Oil
1teaspoonSugar
¼cupBasil Leaves
Salt
Black Pepper

Directions

Cut the tomatoes in half. Place in a medium, non-reactive (stainless or enamel) saucepan. Cover. Cook until soft (20-25 minutes). Pass the tomatoes through a food mill or sieve. Set aside. Saute the onion and garlic in olive oil until golden (2-3 minutes). Add the tomatoes. Add the basil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the sauce is thickened to your taste (at least 20 minutes).