Basic tomato sauce

Ingredients 

• 2 tbsp Lucy bees coconut butter
• 1 large red onion chopped
• 1 large while onion chopped 
• 2 garlic  cloves, crushed
• 2 x 400g cans of organic chopped tomatoes 
•  ½ tsp mixed Italian herbs
• 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 large handful basil leaves, torn into small pieces
• pinch of pink Himalayan sea salt  freshly ground black pepper

Preparation method

1. Heat the coconut butter in a deep frying pan and gently cook the onion and garlic until softened. Stir in the tomatoes, Italian herbs and balsamic vinegar. Bring to a simmer and cook slowly for 30 minutes. Stir in the basil and season with salt and pepper. This can be left chunky or blended in a food processor for a smooth sauce.