Italian Marinara Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 can (800 g) of canned pureed tomatoes in their own juice
• 1 tbsp. l. olive oil
• 1/4 tbsp. grated onion
• 3 chopped garlic cloves
• A pinch of red hot pepper flakes
• 8 chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation:

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion, garlic, and red pepper, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes. Add the tomatoes, basil, and bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat.
2. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the bay leaf.
   Exit: 4 tbsp.