ROMANTIC GARLIC TOMATO SAUCE

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This is my signature sauce. The aroma will waft through your house and make everyone anticipate the meal! It's light but REALLY delicious! I have added meatballs or sausage to this recipe, but it's wonderful as is!

Provided by ms.susan

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves (minced)
2 teaspoons chili flakes
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Add olive oil, minced garlic cloves, and chili flakes to a cold frying pan.
  • Heat to medium/high. Do NOT brown the garlic!
  • As soon as the aroma of the garlic and chili flakes begins to escape, add the canned tomatoes, salt and 1/2 the basil.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Add water.
  • Lower heat and simmer for at least 1 hour.
  • Reduce sauce by half.
  • When ready to serve, garnish each plate with leftover fresh basil.
  • Serve over your favourite pasta shape.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.2, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 1021.4, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 7.4, Protein 2.1

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