For 4
4 rashers streaky bacon- smoked if you like it- chopped fairly small
2 tins cheapo plum tomatoes
1 big onion, chopped
As much garlic as you like, chopped small or smashed to a pulp with a little salt.
1/2 tube tomato puree
1 tsp Dried oregano or marjoram
1 tsp sugar
Salt and pepper
Fry the bacon in a saucepan until the fat runs. Add the onion and garlic and fry gently till soft but not brown .
Meanwhile, sort out the cheapo tomatoes removing skin, black bits etc, and chop them up roughly. You could use ready chopped but I find they tend to be too watery for this
Add the tomatoes, tomato liquid, tomato puree, herbs and sugar to the pan.
Bring to a simmer. Season to taste- usually needs pepper but not salt.
Simmer, stirring gently from time to time, until the tomato and onions have turned to sauce. About 1-1/2 to 2 hours/ This bit can be done in a slow cooker, on the solid fuel stove or the lid of a reflex type diesel heater.
Adjust seasoning
Serve with pasta ( almost anything works but twists, spag, or bows are good), plenty of fresh black pepper and some fairly tannic red.
Freezes well.
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