Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 
• 0.8 cup basil leaves 
• 29 ounce tomatoes chopped canned
• 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin 
• 2 cloves garlic crushed
• 4 servings salt and ground pepper black to taste
• 1 large onion chopped
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper flakes red to taste
• 2 teaspoons sugar white

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the onion and garlic in the hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir the tomatoes, red pepper flakes, vinegar, and sugar into the onion and garlic mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the flavors blend to your liking, 45 to 60 minutes. Stir the basil into the sauce; season with salt and pepper.