2 cans Rao’s Imported Italian Peeled Tomatoes
1/4 cup Rao’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 ounces saltpork cut in small pieces (opt.)
3 tablespoons minced onion
2 garlic cloves peeled & minced
6 leaves fresh basil torn
Pinch of dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Place Rao’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
Add saltpork to pan. Saute 5 minutes or until fat has been rendered. Discard saltpork.
Saute onion for 3 minutes or until translucent .
Add garlic and saute until just softened.
Stir in Rao’s Imported Italian Peeled Tomatoes, reserved juice and salt.
Reduce heat to a very low simmer and cook for about an hour or until flavors have combined and sauce is slightly thickened.
Stir in basil, oregano and pepper and cook for an additional minute.