TOMATO SAUCE-MARINARA from the Sopranos

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Ingredients

• 2 large garlic cloves, lightly smashed
• 1/4 cup virgin olive oil
• 1 28-ounce can Italian peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped
• Salt
• 8 to 10 fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skiller, cook the garlic in the olive oil over medium heat, pressing it occasionally with the back of a spoon, until golden, about 4 minutes.

Add the tomatoes and salt to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until the sauce is thick, 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the tomatoes. stir in the basil leaves.

Serve over hot cooked pasta.

Makes about 3 cups, enough for 6 servings of pasta.