Quick Marinara

By lisalang

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped*
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 basil leaves, coarsely chopped or torn
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan heat the oil over a medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until golden brown, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano and bay leaf and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 30 minutes. Stir in the basil and season with salt and pepper.

* an easy way to chop the tomatoes is to cut them up with scissors while they are in the can