Ultimate Simmered Tomato Sauce with Fresh Herbs

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes or 2 lbs fresh ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt, adjustable to taste
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper, adjustable to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped