Simple Tomato Sauce

Name: Simple Tomato Sauce
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes (optional); 2 (28-ounce) cans whole or diced plum tomatoes; 2 sprigs basil or 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Total: 45 minutes

Servings: 5

Author : Melissa Clark

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Ingredients

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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes (optional)2 (28-ounce) cans whole or diced plum tomatoes2 sprigs basil or 1 bay leaf1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

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Step 1

In a large, straight-sided skillet over medium heat, warm the oil. Add garlic and cook until just lightly golden. Add chile flakes if desired and cook 30 seconds.

Step 2

Stir in tomatoes and juices, basil or bay leaf, and salt and pepper.

Step 3

Bring sauce to a simmer and cook until sauce is thick and tomatoes have mostly fallen apart, about 30 to 40 minutes. Adjust heat as needed to keep at a steady simmer. If using whole plum tomatoes, mash them up with the back of a wooden spoon or a potato masher to help them break down. Remove sauce from heat and discard basil or bay leaf.