15-Minute Marinara Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 clove garlic
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 8 fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat.
2. Smash garlic cloves with flat side of a knife and add to oil with pepper flakes.
3. Cook until garlic is lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
4. Add tomatoes and salt, bring to a boil.
5. Simmer on low-heat until slightly thickened, 12 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and stir in basil.
7. Can be stored in refrigerator up to 1 week, or frozen.