Food & Cooking Recipes Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes Basic Tomato Sauce 3.8 (20) 1 Review By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 6 cups Use this foolproof recipe when making our Ricotta Manicotti with Tomato Sauce. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic 2 cans (28 ounces) whole tomatoes in juice ¼ teaspoon dried oregano Coarse salt and ground pepper Directions In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Cook 1 small diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, stirring frequently, until translucent, 2 to 4 minutes. Add two 28-ounce cans whole tomatoes in juice and 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano. Simmer, stirring occasionally, breaking up tomatoes with a spoon, until thickened, 20 to 30 minutes. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Cook's Notes Serve immediately or freeze in an airtight container for up to two months. Print