| | INGREDIENTS |
| 1 | Large clove garlic , minced |
| 3 tablespoons | Olive oil |
| 2 tablespoons | Tomato paste |
| (28 ounce) can | Whole tomatoes , juice reserved, tomatoes seeded, then crushed |
| | Table salt and ground black pepper |
| 2 - 3 | Fresh basil leaves , shredded, or 1/2 teaspoon dried |
In a large saucepan, warm garlic in 2 tablespoons oil over low heat until soft, but not colored. Stir in tomato paste, then the tomatoes and their liquid. Simmer, uncovered, until the sauce coats the back of a spoon, about 25 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper; before serving, stir in basil and remaining tablespoon oil.