Quick Tomato Sauce

1. 1

   Pour the San Marzano tomatoes into a bowl and break them up by hand. Discard any hard cores or bits of skin.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a large pan over moderate heat, add the garlic and saute until golden, about one minute.

3. 3

   Add the tomatoes and their juice carefully. (They will splatter.) Tear the basil leaves in half and add along with the salt. Add the hot pepper (if using).

4. 4

   Simmer briskly, stiring occasionally, until you have a thick chunky sauce. About 15 to 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove the garlic before serving.

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