Instructions: In a large saucepan, warm garlic in 2 tablespoons oil over low heat until soft but not colored. Stir in tomato paste, then the tomatoes and their liquid. Simmer, uncovered, until sauce coats the back of a spoon, about 25 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper- before serving, stir in basil and remaining 1 tablespoon oil.

Makes 2 cup.

This chunky, rustic, and pungent sauce goes well with dried pasta as well as with fresh gnocchi and ravioli.

Nationality: USA Courses: pasta sauce, preparation Season:any Method: boiled

Start to Finish 45 minutes Preparation 5 minutes Attention 30 minutes Finishing 5 minutes

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