Basic Tomato Sauce

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 Spanish onion, ¼-inch dice

4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced

3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tablespoon dried

½ medium carrot, finely grated

2 (28-ounce) cans peeled whole tomatoes, crushed by hand and juices reserved

Salt

In a 3-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and light golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Add the thyme and carrot and cook 5 minutes more, until the carrot is quite soft.
Add the tomatoes and juice and bring to a boil, stirring often.
Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until as thick as hot cereal.
Season with salt and serve.

Course🍯Sauce

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🥫Sauce

Cuisine🇮🇹Italian

Occasions🥣Cooking Base📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 30m