Marinara Sauce

By smyth77

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp (25 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 cans whole tomatoes
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) balsamic vinegar
• 1 Pinch salt
• 1 pinch granulated sugar
• 1 Pinch hot pepper flakes
• 10 fresh basil leaves

Preparation

Step 1

In saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; fry garlic, turning, until golden, about 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat.

Add tomatoes, mashing with potato masher. Stir in vinegar, salt, sugar, hot pepper flakes and basil. Return to heat and bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 45 minutes or until thick enough to leave space after spoon is dragged through. Let cool.