Grilled New York Steaks with San Marzano Sauce

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for brushing
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed
• 2 pounds ripe plum tomatoes (preferably San Marzano-style), coarsely chopped, or one 28-ounce can San Marzano tomatoes in juice with basil leaves
• 6 large fresh basil sprigs plus additional for garnish
• 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
• Coarse kosher salt
• 6 10- to 11-ounce New York steaks (preferably prime; 1 1/4 inches thick)
• 6 5x3x1/2-inch slices pain rustique, ciabatta, or other rustic countrystyle bread

1. Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add garlic and saute until golden, about 5 minutes.
3. Add chopped fresh tomatoes or canned tomatoes with juice; coarsely crush tomatoes with potato masher.
4. Add 6 basil sprigs and dried crushed red pepper; bring to boil.
5. Reduce heat to low and simmer until mixture is reduced to thick sauce consistency (about 3 cups), stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
6. Season sauce to taste with coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
7. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead.
8. Cover and refrigerate.
9. Rewarm over medium heat before serving.
10. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
11. Brush steaks and bread slices with olive oil.
12. Sprinkle steaks with coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
13. Grill steaks to desired doneness, about 7 minutes per side for medium-rare.
14. Grill bread slices until golden and grill marks appear, about 2 minutes per side.
15. Spoon some of warm sauce onto 6 plates, then top each with 1 steak.
16. Spoon additional sauce over each steak.
17. Cut bread in half on diagonal; place bread alongside steaks.
18. Garnish with additional basil sprigs and serve.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/grilled-new-york-steaks-with-san-marzano-sauce-239807 (may not work)