Sicilian Sauce (Pizza Sauce)

Makes about 2 1/2 cups

3 TBS olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tsp dried basil, crumbled
1 tsp dried oregano, crumbled
3 large garlic cloves, minced
2 Tablespoons tomato paste
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes with added puree
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, basil and oregano. Cook until onion softens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes. Mix in garlic and cook 2 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes and bring to simmer. Lightly crush tomatoes with back of spoon. Simmer until sauce is very thick, about 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. This is the best pizza sauce-trust me.