I don't like sweet pasta sauce at all.  Most jarred sauces have some sort of
sugar added so when I'm pressed for time, I whip this together.  It tastes
fresh and is best used on pasta that can "grab onto" the tomatoes and
onions.

No-Sugar Added, Easy Pasta Sauce

1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, minced (I chop mine in a tiny food processor)
3 cans of peeled, diced tomatoes (I use Del Monte Fresh Cut brand), drain 2
of the 3 cans
herbs that you like, to taste (I use: basil, lemon-thyme, freshly ground
coriander seeds, freshly ground fennel seed)
handful of canned black olives (optional)
salt
pepper

In a heated non-stick large skillet, splash in the olive oil.  Add the
onions and cook till a bit soft.  Add garlic and tomatoes.  If you're a big
fan of black olives, add them now--I don't usually bother to cut them
up--they'll add more flavor if cooked in a bit.  Add herbs and salt n pepper
to taste.  Cover and cook over low-medium heat for no more than 5 minutes.
Serve over hot pasta.

I suppose you could whir this a bit in a food processor or blender (minus
the olives) for a smoother sauce.
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