Simple Italian Tomato Sauce

1. 1

   Heat the pot over a medium heat

2. 2

   Add the olive oil to the pot

3. 3

   Add the garlic cloves and let them slowly get hot.

4. 4

   When they start to sizzle, turn them and press them down with a fork (don't brown)

5. 5

   Strain in tomatoes or break them up with your hands keeping the hard part out Stir in onion powder, sugar, salt and pepper

6. 6

   Simmer slowly, stir occasionally until the sauce is thick (will splatter out of the pot)

7. 7

   Add in the basil in the last 20 minutes or so of cooking (optional)

8. 8

   Four cans will take about 1 hour and 45 minutes on a low boil.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.