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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Method
Preparing the Sauce
- 1
Heat the Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until hot.
- 2
Sauté Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden, being careful not to burn it.
- 3
Add Tomatoes
Pour in the canned whole tomatoes, including their juices. Use a wooden spoon to break them up into smaller pieces.
- 4
- 5
Simmer
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens.
- 6
Add Fresh Basil
Once the sauce has thickened, stir in the chopped fresh basil and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 7
Taste and Adjust
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes as needed.