Marinara Sauce

2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 tsp. oregano, dried
1 tsp. basil, dried
1 whole bay leaf
1/2 tsp. sugar
salt and pepper to taste

Over medium heat, heat oil in a large pot until hot. Add onion and garlic, saute for 3 to 5 minutes until the onions begin to appear translucent. Add the tomatoes, stir to mingle flavors. Add in the herbs and bay leaf. Sprinkle in sugar. Add salt and pepper to taste. Lower the heat and continue to simmer for 30 minutes, uncovered. Stir occasionally.

I'll be honest. I got this recipe from my Family and Parenting class that I took my senior year of high school. We made strombolli that day, and this is the recipe my teacher gave us. But it is delicious. Whether eating this with cheese sticks, strombolli, etc. this definitely beats anything you would ever find in jar.