MARINARA SAUCE: BillyBob's Yankee Noodle Sauce, Whoops Southern Noodle

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion diced (about 1/3 cup)
5 cloves garlic, chopped
7 cups whole, peeled canned tomatoes in puree (about two 28-ounce can)
roughly chopped 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
2 sprigs of fresh basil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
three table spoons of soy sauce


Method:

Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion and garlic, stirring, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and the herb sprigs and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Remove and discard the herb sprigs. Stir in the salt and season with pepper to taste. Use immediately, store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Yield: about 3 1/2 cups