Ingredients
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
3 vine-ripened tomatoes (1 pound), chopped
1 pound canned tomatoes, chopped or crushed
Heaping 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add garlic and cook, stirring, until it just begins to brown. Add red pepper flakes, if using, all tomatoes, and salt; season with pepper. Let simmer until thickened, about 1 hour.
