My Everyday Favourite Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small onion, minced
• 3 plump fresh garlic cloves, minced
• sea salt

• 1 (28 ounce) can peeled italian plum tomatoes with juice or crushed tomatoes in puree (765g)
• 3 sprigs fresh parsley, bay leaves and celery leaves, tied in a bundle with cotton twine

Directions

1. 1

   In a large unheated saucepan, combine the oil, onion, garlic and salt and stir to coat with oil.

2. 2

   Cook over moderate heat just until the garlic turns golden but does not brown, 2 to 3 minutes.

3. 3

   If using whole canned tomatoes, place a food mill over the skillet and puree the tomatoes directly into it. Crushed tomatoes can be added directly from the can.

4. 4

   Add the herb bundle, stir to blend and simmer, uncovered, until the sauce begins to thicken, about 15 minutes.

5. 5

   For a thicker sauce, for pizzas and toppings, cook for 5 minutes more.

6. 6

   Taste for seasoning.

7. 7

   Remove and discard the herb bundle. The sauce may be used immediately, stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, or frozen for up to 2 months.