Spicy Tomato Sauce

• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped fine
• 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
• two 28- to 32-ounce cans tomatoes including juice, pureed coarse in a blender in 2 batches
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled

1. In a heavy 5-quart saucepan cook garlic in oil over moderate heat, stirring, until golden and add onion and red pepper flakes.
2. Cook mixture, stirring, until onion is softened and add tomato puree, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste.
3. Simmer sauce, stirring occasionally, 35 minutes, or until thickened slightly.
4. Sauce may be made 3 days ahead and chilled, covered.

garlic, olive oil, onion, tomatoes including juice, thyme

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spicy-tomato-sauce-13622 (may not work)