Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin  olive oil 

2 cups finely chopped onion 

Kosher salt 

3 cloves garlic, minced 

1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 

2 cans (each 28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes in juice, pureed in a blender or food processor 

Preparation

Heat a straight-sided skillet over medium. Swirl in oil; add onion and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft and translucent, 7 to 9 minutes. Stir in garlic and red-pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds. Add tomatoes to skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced and thickened slightly, about 20 minutes.