Simple Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 peeled Garlic clove
• 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 800g / 28.22oz Whole tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1. Gently bruise 1 peeled Garlic clove.
2. Heat 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
3. Add the Garlic and 1/2 tsp Salt, shaking the saucepan and pressing the Garlic into the oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add 800g / 28.22oz Whole tomatoes to the pan.
5. Add 60ml / 2.03fl oz water to each tin, swirl to remove residual tomato juice, and add to the pan.
6. Cook over medium-low heat for 5-10 minutes, stirring and crushing tomatoes.
7. If the sauce becomes too thick, loosen with 1-2 tbsp water.
8. Season with 1/2 tsp Freshly ground black pepper.