Basic Napoletana Sauce

ingredients

• 2 400g cans of crushed tomatoes
• 1 medium brown onion, finely diced
• 1 long red chilli, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tbsp. dried oregano
• 6 basil leaves
• 1 cup water

method

1. Heat olive oil in a deep pot over medium to high heat for 2 minutes
2. Add onion, garlic and chilli and cook for 5 minutes or until onion becomes translucent, ensuring to stir constantly.
3. Add crushed tomatoes and water heat for 5 minutes.
4. Add salt, pepper and oregano. Leave to simmer on a low heat for 15 minutes.
5. Add basil leaves and cook for a further 5 minutes.
6. Serve with your favourite pasta!