Step 1

Pour tomatoes into a medium mixing bowl then crush all of the tomatoes well with your hands, set aside.

Step 2

Melt butter in a large pot slightly over medium heat. Add onions and saute until softened, about 8 minutes.

Step 3

Move onions over to one side of the pan, add garlic to opposite side and saute 1 minute, or until lightly golden and fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in tomatoes and olive oil. Season with salt, add basil and submerge.

Step 5

Bring just to a light boil then reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce has reduced and thickened slightly, stirring occasionally, abou 15 - 25 minutes.

Step 6

Using tongs, remove basil and discard. Serve sauce warm with pasta and top with Parmesan or Romano cheese and basil.