Vaguely Greek Pantry Pasta

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   ["Dice and saute onion over medium heat until soft and translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.", "Peel tomatoes, if using fresh, and cut in quarters or eighths, depending on size (large dice). Add tomatoes to garlic-onion mixture.", "Add herbs and saute over medium heat, uncovered, until tomatoes break down. Blend with an immersion blender or in batches in food process or or blender until it's as smooth as you want (I like just a little texture in mine).", "Lower heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 90 minutes or more, until sauce becomes thick and velvety. Salt and pepper to taste. Cool and package in one-cup packages for freezer or water-bath canner.", "Cook pasta according to package directions, until not quite al dente.", "Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water. Return to pan and add a cup of tomato sauce, the vegetables and olives, and the pasta water. Stir to coat well, and cover and let sit for 10 minutes (should stay warm, but put on low heat if necessary, or use ""keep warm"" function on Instant Pot).", "Shave or grate cheese.", "Stir pasta again and serve, topped with generous amounts of cheese."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.