Olive Garden Marinara (Copycat)

• 1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 35 oz can whole peeled Italian tomatoes with their juices, crushed by hand
• 2 basil sprigs
• 1 pinch sugar
• 1 salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste

1. In large saucepan heat oil.
2. Add garlic and over moderate heat cook about 5 minutes until lightly golden.
3. Add tomato paste and stir for about a minute, then add canned tomatoes and juices.
4. Stir in sugar and basil, season with salt and pepper then bring to a low boil.
5. Allow to simmer over low heat while stirring occasionally until it reduces and thickens, about 30 minutes.
6. Discard basil and garlic prior to serving.

olive oil, garlic, tomato, tomatoes, basil, sugar, salt

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/366524-olive-garden-marinara-copycat (may not work)