Tomato-Basil Sauce

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 4 fresh basil leaves hand-torn
• 1 can crushed tomatoes - (16 oz)
• 1 pinch sugar
• Kosher salt to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

Coat a saucepan with 2 tablespoons of the oil and warm over medium heat. Add the garlic and basil; cook, stirring, until soft. Add the crushed tomatoes and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the remaining olive oil.

This recipe yields 2 cups.