Simple Tomato Sauce

Serves 4 | Prep Time: 5 minutes | Total time: 15 minutes

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Ingredients

1 clove of garlic

2 TB olive oil

1 can tomato paste

1 cup water

1 tsp dried basil

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Method

1. Peel garlic and mince or prepare to press it.

2. Warm the olive oil in a saucepan over a medium heat. When it shimmers, add the garlic and saute until it is fragrant, about 30 seconds.

3. Add the tomato paste and mix well. Add the water in stages, mixing until the tomato paste is incorporated before adding the next bit.

4. Add basil and cook for 2 minutes. Serve over pasta, or in any recipe that requires a tomato sauce.

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Variation: Use oregano or any herb your family likes.

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