Ingredients for 8 servings:
1. 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
2. 2 tablespoons olive oil
3. 1/2 medium onion, chopped
4. 1 garlic clove, minced
5. 1 -2 teaspoon dried oregano
6. 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
7. 1 pinch sugar
8. salt and pepper
9. 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
10. 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, chopped
11. 2 tablespoons basil, chopped
12. parmesan cheese, grated
Directions:
1. Crush tomatoes with a potato masher. Film bottom of large wide pot with olive oil over medium heat. (I use a skillet). Add onions, saute until soft. Add garlic, cook 2 minutes. Add oregano, red pepper, sugar, salt and pepper and stir. Add tomatoes and paste, rinsing both cans with water and adding this to pan. Add parsley and lower heat to simmer 30-45 minutes. Add basil, cook a few minutes longer and serve.