Ingredients for - Simple Basic Pasta Sauce

1. Olive oil 3 tablespoons
2. Garlic cloves, minced 4 large
3. Red pepper flakes ½ teaspoon
4. Whole Italian plum tomatoes (such as San Marzano) 2 (28 ounce) cans

How to cook deliciously - Simple Basic Pasta Sauce

1 . Stage

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until garlic is soft and fragrant, making sure to not burn, about 1 minute. Pour in tomatoes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until sauce has reduced and thickened, about 1 hour.