- Level: Easy
- Total: 30 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 20 min
- Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil
12 ounces fatback, scored, optional
3 cloves garlic, mashed
1/2 onion, diced
One 35-ounce can whole tomatoes, such as San Marnano Tomato's
Salt and ground pepper
Salt and ground pepper
Dried oregano
6 fresh basil leaves, torn
Directions
- In heavy pot, heat the oil. Then add the fatback (if using) and garlic and saute until golden brown. Remove the fatback, then add the onions and saute until soft, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes (crush by hand into the pot). Bring to a boil, add salt to taste, reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Add salt, pepper and oregano to taste. After finished, turn off the heat and add the basil.
