Ingredients

3/4 cup chopped onions

5 garlic cloves, minced

2 - 28 ounce cans crushed tomatoes

2 teaspoons coconut aminos or low sodium soy sauce or tamari

1 teaspoon maple syrup

1 bay leaf

1 6 ounce can tomato paste

3/4 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

a few grindings of black pepper

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1. In a large skillet or saucepan, saute onions and garlic until transparent.

2. Add remaining ingredients through black pepper, over medium-high heat bring to a slow simmer. Cover and reduce heat to low and simmer for 90 minutes stirring every 15 minutes. If the sauce is too thick and begins to stick to the bottom of the pan, add 1/4 cup of water as needed for desired consistency.

3. Remove bay leaves and stir in balsamic vinegar. Serve over pasta, layered in lasagna, or use as a pizza sauce.