Active Time

　　25 minutes

　　Total Time

　　1 hour 25 minutes

　　This simple, flavorful tomato sauce is a weeknight savior. Make a big batch and stash it in the freezer. Add to pastas, braises, soups, and stews in the weeks to come.

　　

Ingredients

Makes about 12 cups

　　1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

　　2 Vidalia or other sweet onions, peeled, very coarsely chopped

　　6 garlic cloves, peeled

　　2 tsp. dried oregano

　　4 (28-oz.) cans whole peeled tomatoes

　　4 tsp. kosher salt, plus more

　　1 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more

　　

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium. Cook onion and garlic, stirring occasionally and being careful not to let brown, until aromatic, about 3 minutes. Add oregano and stir to combine. Using your hands, crush tomatoes and add to pot along with juices; season with 4 tsp. salt and 1 1/2 tsp. pepper.

　　

Step 2

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until sauce is reduced slightly, about 1 hour. Remove from heat and blend with an immersion blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

　　

Step 3

Do Ahead: Sauce can be made 5 days ahead. Store in an airtight container and chill, or freeze up to 6 months.