Ingredients

8 bacon, slices, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

1 onion, large, chopped

28 fl oz tomatoes, 2 cans, diced

14 fl oz tomato sauce, 1 can

1 tsp white sugar, or more to taste

½ tsp ground black pepper, or to taste

1 tbsp butter

Preparation

Place the bacon in a Dutch oven, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the fat starts to cook out.

Add the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent. Stir in the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce to the pan.

Season with sugar and black pepper. Simmer until the sauce is reduced for 30 to 45 minutes.

Stir in the butter just before serving.