• prep: 15 min
• cook: 0 hr
• total: 15 min

servings:

This creates a slightly sweet, intense tomato sauce typical of New York-style slices. It's also good served with pasta. Read more about the science behind the recipe here.

• 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 medium cloves garlic, grated on microplane grater (about 2 teaspoons)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• pinch red pepper flakes
• Kosher salt
• 2 six-inch sprigs fresh basil with leaves attached
• 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and split in half
• 1 teaspoon sugar

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