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A quick and simple basic, Italian-style, tomato-based sauce that works well with a variety of pasta dishes.

Marinara Sauce

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

2 to 3 garlic cloves, finely minced

2 (14-ounce) cans plum (Roma) tomatoes, hand crushed, hard cores removed

1/2 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves, chopped

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and cook until onions are softened, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and cook over medium heat, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, add the basil and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Makes about 4 cups. Recipe can be doubled.