Summer Tomato Sauce

You can use plum, beefsteak or heirloom tomatoes for this recipe. Makes about 2 cups of sauce.

Ingredients:
2 Tbs. olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely diced onion
2 pounds very ripe tomatoes
4 large fresh basil leaves

Put the oil in a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven. Add the garlic and onion to the oil and cook over medium-high heat until the onion softens but does not brown, about 3 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and bring to a boil. Add the basil and cook, uncovered over medium heat, for about 10 minutes. Pass through a food mill, or process in a food processor. Add salt and pepper to taste.