Pomodoro Sauce

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 to 2 sprigs of fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium size pot over medium heat, add the garlic and olive oil.

2. 2

   Cook the garlic for 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant, and add the tomatoes, tomato paste, basil sprig, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil and lower the heat to low, to a bubbling simmer. Cover with a lid and cook for 20 minutes, until the tomatoes are soft enough that you can easily break them with a spoon.

4. 4

   Turn the heat off, remove the basil sprig, and transfer the sauce to a blender. Blend until smooth and serve with pasta. Alternatively, you can use a hand mixer and blend until smooth straight in the pot.