2teaspoonsbutterincrease to one tablespoon if you feel like it.
1 14.5ouncecan petite diced tomatoes OR 15 ounce crushed tomatoes OR s OR 2 cupsapprox fresh tomatoes, chopped
2tablespoonstomato pasteincrease to three tablespoons for a thicker sauce.
Instructions
In a small pot, heat olive oil over medium high heat until shimmering. Add onions. Cook until soft. Stir frequently while cooking. Add the garlic. Stir. Cook until soft and aromatic. Add basil, oregano, red pepper flakes. Stir to combine. Add salt and sugar. Stir. Cook for two minutes. Add butter. Cook, stirring constantly, until butter melts.
Reduce heat to medium-low. Add tomatoes. Cook as desired. You could cook the sauce for just a minute to warm or you could cook for an hour for a rich, thick sauce.