Basic Pasta Sauce

• 1 Onion

• 6 cloves Garlic

• Olive Oil

• 2 tbsp Tomato Paste

• 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

• 1 tsp Oregano

• 700g Canned Tomatos

• Sprig of Basil

• 1 tbsp Butter

• Salt

• Pepper

Dice onion and mince garlic. Over medium head soften onion, then add garlic and cook for 5 minutes. Add red pepper flakes and oregano and cook for a couple minutes. Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add canned tomatoes and break up in pan. Add a sprig of basil (or dried basil) and simmer for an hour adding water as necessary to prevent mixture from becoming dry. Add butter and mix through. Salt and pepper to taste.