Walk Away Tomato Sauce

• 28 ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
• (I like Muir Glen)
• 3 T Butter
• 2 T Olive Oli
• 1 medium Onion, peeled and halved
• Big Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
• 1 large clove of Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Sugar
• Salt & Pepper
• Big handful of chopped fresh Basil (later)

1. Pour everything above in a pot except basil
2. Arrange the onions cut face down.
3. Add one big stalk of basil leaves (whole)
4. Bring to a simmer
5. Cover with lid slightly ajar
6. Allow to simmer for about 35-50 minutes, breaking up the tomatoes as they cook down
7. Allow to cool slightly
8. Remove the onions, pour in blender, and blend for 3-4 seconds, enough to break down tomatoes
9. Add basil if desired

tomatoes, t, t, onion, red pepper, fennel seeds, clove of garlic, sugar, salt, handful of chopped

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/walk-away-tomato-sauce-50175144 (may not work)