Ingredients for - Sugo di Pomodoro (Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce)

1. Extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons
2. Onion, chopped 1
3. Garlic, halved 4 cloves
4. Passata (crushed tomatoes) 2 (14 ounce) cans
5. Fresh basil, torn in half ¼ cup
6. Salt to taste ¼ cup

How to cook deliciously - Sugo di Pomodoro (Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce)

1 . Stage

Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2 . Stage

Heat oil in a saucepan over low heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook and stir until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3 . Stage

Add passata, basil, and salt. Cover and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tomato sauce has thickened, about 20 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

4 . Stage

Remove garlic halves before serving. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios