Fresh Tomato Sauce

• 12 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 14-1 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 8 fresh basil leaves, finely shredded
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, for serving

1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes, or until the garlic just begins to turn golden brown.
3. Increase the heat to medium-high, add the tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes, or until the tomatoes are softened and a sauce is formed.
4. Stir in the basil.

extra virgin olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, hot red pepper, salt, basil, unsalted butter, cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fresh-tomato-sauce-114193 (may not work)