1 large can San Marzano tomatoes with juice. (Find authentic San Marzano at Trader Joes, Wegman’s and World Market.)
1/4 c olive oil
1 garlic clove
2 T tomato paste
fresh basil leaves
Pour olive oil into saucepan and add roughly sliced garlic clove, brown lightly and remove. Add tomatoes. Break up as they cook into smaller pieces. Add tomato paste to thicken. Crushed red pepper if desired. Cook to reduce sauce. Add basil leaves and continue to cook until done..
Use as a base sauce for eggplant parmesan, Sasage Ragu, Pasta Puttanesca, pizza, etc.
(Photo to come)