Ingredients

　　3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

　　1 medium white onion, chopped

　　3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

　　One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes in purée

　　One 15-ounce can no sugar added tomato sauce in purée

　　1/2 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil

　　1 teaspoon baking soda

　　1/2 teaspoon salt

　　Ground black pepper to taste

　　Combine the oil, onion, and garlic in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stirring constantly, cook until the onion turns translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and tomato sauce, then the basil and baking soda. When the sauce begins to bubble gently, reduce the heat to medium-low. Stirring frequently, simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

　　Cooks' Note

　　This is a universal sauce for meat, fish, or pasta. If you like added spice, substitute 1⁄8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes for the black pepper.

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