Ingredients

4-6 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onions, finely chopped
1 garlic clove
4 pounds of ripe tomatoes finely chopped , blanched, peeled and seeded
or you can use two 8 oz cans of diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan warm the olive oil, add the chopped onions and garlic clove. Cook over medium heat for approximately 20-30 minutes until onions are soft and golden
2. Add the tomatoes
3. Bring to a boil, turn down heat and simmer for 30 minutes
4. Sauce is ready once it is thickened
5. Add balsamic vinegar at the end and simmer for two more minutes.
6. Remove the garlic clove.
7. Stir in the basil.
8. Remove from heat after one minute

Makes 4 cups of tomato sauce