Basic Tomato Sauce

5 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 crushed garlic clove
  • 1 (22-ounce) can imported Italian plum tomatoes, drained, seeded and slightly crushed with juices reserved
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 to 8 basil leaves, shredded

Directions

  1. 1
    In a skillet heat olive oil over moderate heat and cook garlic for 1 minute.
  2. 2
    Add slightly crushed tomatoes and half of the reserved juices.
  3. 3
    Season with salt and pepper and cook for 15 minutes.
  4. 4
    Add shredded basil leaves and cook for another 5 minutes.
  5. 5
    Adjust seasoning, if necessary.

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