- Cut the onion, garlic and tomatoes into small squares.
In a thick-bottomed pot place the onion, covered with a little water and cook over medium heat for about 6 minutes.
Add the oil and let it cook until the water is completely absorbed. Add the garlic, sauté for two or three minutes and then add the tomatoes. Let cook until the juice of the tomatoes is reduced to half, moving from time to time.
Cover tomatoes with hot water, reduce heat and add sugar, salt and pepper. Let the tomatoes cook for about an hour, stirring and adding hot water from time to time.
After this time, add some basil and oregano leaves, mix well, cover the pot with a lid and turn off the heat. Let the sauce rest a few minutes before serving.
At this point, prepare your favorite pasta and mix with the sauce.
As this recipe is made with fresh tomatoes, the color may not be that much intense. If you prefer a more accentuated color, add a teaspoon of tomato sauce when sautéing the garlic.
