Ingredients

• 1tbsp olive oil
• 1tbsp tomato puree
• 400ml (500g) passata
• Half an onion, peeled
• 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and bashed lightly
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp sugar (optional)
• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil

Method

• Heat a medium put on a medium heat
• Add olive oil and tomato puree and cook for 1min
• Add the passata, salt, onion and garlic
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20mins, stirring occasionally
• Remove onion and garlic
• Stir in sugar and basil to taste