Authentic Passata Sauce: My Easy Go - Easy Chef Ideas

Ingredients

• 6 cups fresh, ripe tomatoes (or 4 cans of whole peeled tomatoes) (1.5 kg)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt (5 g) (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon sugar (5 g) (to balance acidity)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (1 g) (or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (2 g)
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)