Basic Marinara Sauce

• 1 small red onion chopped
• 3 cloves garlic chopped
• 2 tablespoons oregano chopped
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 28 ounces can of crushed tomatoes (use whole tomatoes if like chunky)
• Salt to taste
• 1-2 teaspoons sugar
• ½ cup of chopped basil

Saute the onion and garlic in the extra virgin olive oil in a heavy pan till the vegetables are soft.  Add the oregano and the crushed tomatoes.  Add the salt and sugar to taste. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes.  Add some chopped basil.