Ingredients
14 oz can plum tomatoes, pureed
3 cloves garlic, peeled and pureed
Pinch of red pepper flakes
16 fresh basil leaves. chopped or 1 Tbs dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
In a large saucepan, place the pureed tomatoes, garlic, red pepper flakes and the chopped basil (or dried basil if fresh is unavailable.) Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Season the tomato sauce with salt and pepper. Continue simmering for another 5 minutes.
