a classic Tomato Sauce recipe for about 3 cups: Ingredients • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter • 1 onion, finely chopped • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 2 cups tomatoes (peeled fresh or canned, chopped) • 1 cup stock (vegetable, chicken, or beef — optional, for richer flavor) • 1 bay leaf • Pinch of sugar (to balance acidity) • Salt & black pepper, to taste • Optional: 2 tablespoons tomato paste (for deeper flavor) Instructions 1. Sauté aromatics • Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium he