California Fig Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ large yellow onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup California Dried Figs, chopped or thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 16 ounces canned pureed or crushed tomatoes
• 1 bay leaf