Pepe Vandel's Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened, about 15 minutes.
3. Taste and adjust seasoning, if desired. Serve the sauce over cooked pasta.

Interesting Facts

• This sauce is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes from your garden.
• This sauce can be frozen for up to 3 months.
• You can add cooked ground beef or sausage to this sauce for a heartier meal.