Yields
No servings information available
Ingredients
1 28-oz can of good crushed red tomatoes
4 garlic cloves peeled, whole, smashed
6-8 fresh basil leaves, torn or shredded
1 Tablespoon olive oil
Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt to taste
Nutritional information
No nutrition information available
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a sauce pan over medium heat. Add the smashed garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until garlic is golden, but not burnt (1-2 minutes). Add the can of crushed red tomatoes and basil leaves an cook over medium-low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour sauce (including the whole garlic cloves) into a food processor and pulse until garlic is chopped and sauce is desired consistency. Add salt to taste and serve over your favorite pasta!
