No-Fail Marinara Sauce

  • 16 ounce can of whole peeled tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
  • 2 Tbs. olive oil
  • 4 medium garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium onion cut into 1/4 dice
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 2 bay leaves
  • pinch of sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Drain tomatoes, reserving their liquid.  Cut tomatoes into small dice.  Set aside.  Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat.  Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes.  Add onion and cook 3 minutes.  Add the reserved tomato juices, tomatoes, oregano, bay leaves, sugar, and salt and pepper.  Reduce to low heat and simmer 30 minutes.

2 Servings.