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- Heat oil in pan over low-medium heat and add chopped onion. Soften for about 8-10min, until translucent but not coloured. Stir in crushed garlic and cook for another 2min until fragrant.
- Add tinned tomatoes, and break them up with a wooden spoon. Stir in sugar and vinegar.
- Pick basil leaves and set aside. Stir stalks into sauce.
- Bring sauce to boil, then turn down heat and simmer for 45min until thick, stirring occasionally to break down tomatoes. Remove basil stalks.
- Season to taste. Roughly tear in basil leaves and serve with pasta of your choice.