Basic Marinara Saucce

Basic Marinara Sauce
Giorgio Celmo
1/4 cup of  extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves of garlic sliced in half
1 35oz can of imported Italian tomatoes
3 basil leaves, washed, patted dry and chopped
1/2 teaspoon of oregano
salt & pepper to taste

1.      Place garlic and olive oil in large sauce pan.

2.      Turn heat to medium and cook until garlic is soft and lightly browned.

3.      Crush the tomatoes (by hand) and add with their juices.

4.      Fill empty tomato can 1/4 of the way with water and pour in with tomatoes or use a good red wine.

5.      Add basil, oregano, salt and pepper.

6.      Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer and cook until thickened approximately 20 to 30 minutes.