Home made tomato sauce

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 400g ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• Salt and pepper to season

Method

1. Heat the oil in a pan over medium high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring until softened.
2.  Lower heat to medium and stir through the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, stir well and cook for 5-8 minutes until tomatoes are softened, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove from heat, stir in sugar. Set aside to cool. When tomato mixture has cooled, use a stick mixer to blend the sauce to desired texture. Blend more for a smoother sauce. Season with salt and pepper.