Marinara Sauce
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- olive oil as needed
- hot pepper flakes to taste
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 28 ounces tomatoes whole or crushed
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh basil chopped, to taste
Instructions
- Add some olive oil to a saucepan over medium-high heat. (A little more than what’s necessary to just cover the bottom).
- Add the red pepper flakes and garlic and gently simmer for a minute or two.
- Add the tomatoes. If using whole tomatoes, crush them with your hands.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the basil.
- Simmer for 15 minutes or until your desired consistency is achieved.
- Serve