Simple Tomato Sauce
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Total: 45 minutes
Servings: 5
Author : Melissa Clark
Ingredients
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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.