The Tomato Pasta That Replaces Takeout

Ingredients

• 1 can good crushed tomatoes (San Marzano if you can find them)
• 1 onion, halved (yes, just halved)
• 5 tablespoons butter
• Salt
• 200g spaghetti or penne

Steps

1. 01In a small pot, combine tomatoes, butter, both onion halves, and a pinch of salt.
2. 02Simmer uncovered on low for 45 minutes. Stir every 10 minutes. Don't peek otherwise.
3. 03Fish out the onion halves at the end. The sauce is done.
4. 04Cook pasta in salted water. Drain, toss with sauce.
5. 05No cheese needed. Add basil if you have it.