Italian Marinara Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon sugar (optional balance)
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon dried basil
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf