2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 large cloves garlic, minced
One 28-oz can whole peeled tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes - hey, if you lot hot - make it hot
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon dried oregano
Kosher salt and pepper to taste - and don't be shy about the salt for sure
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat and add onion - cook about 5 minutes
Add garlic and cook another minute or so - just until fragrant
Add tomatoes, squishing each one with your hand to break it up as you add it - if using your hand is an issue break them up with a spoon but hey this is cooking so deal with it junior
Next put in tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, red pepper, sugar and oregano
Stir really well, combining everything
Add salt and pepper to taste
Bring sauce to a boil, then turn down heat and let simmer about 30 minutes
Serve on everything - pasta (of course) eggs, polenta, pizza, grilled bread, chicken...did I say everything?