Ingredients

• 800g good quality Canned tomatoes (San Marzano)
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1tsp Salt
• Crushed Garlic cloves
• Basil leaves – Handful, roughly chopped
• Pinch of Black pepper

Method

• Place the oil in a pan over medium heat. When warm, add the garlic and fry until softened but not browned.
• Add all the remaining ingredients, then simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, or until the flavor has deepened and the sauce has thickened slightly.
• This sauce can be used straight away or placed in an airtight container and stored in the fridge for up to a week, ready to be used as required.