Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 large onion, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups water
- 2 (32 ounce) cans crushed diced tomatoes
- 1 (16 ounce) can tomato paste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in hot oil until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
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Reduce heat to medium-low. Add water, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, baking soda, and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Stir mixture, bring to a simmer, and cook until the sauce is thickened, about 2 hours.