Extremely Quick Tomato Sauce

By Joelene

Ingredients

• Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 sprig fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon of either, dried (optional)
• 1 (28-ounce) can peeled San Marzano tomatoes
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Film the bottom of a skillet with oil and add garlic and herbs, if using. Turn heat to medium and cook until garlic just starts to color, but doesn't brown. Add tomatoes and a big pinch of salt.

2. Crush the tomatoes with a potato masher. Bring contents of pot to a brisk simmer and cook until thick.

3. Give the sauce a good grinding of pepper and taste for salt. Fish out the garlic and herbs before serving.