Instructions: Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil to hot skillet. Add minced garlic and sauteeuntil golden. Add tomatoes, stirring well. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, until tomatoes have broken down and most of the liquid is reduced.

Add chopped basil leaves and red pepper flakes, if desired. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine all ingredients well. If sauce becomes too thick, add 1/4 cup of liquid from boiled pasta to thin.

Toss with hot pasta and serve.

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