Go To Tomato Sauce

Serves 2-4 (depends on application)

Ingredients:

• 1 can diced no salt added tomatoes
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper (depends on personal taste)
• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon oil (Extra virgin or Smart Balance works just fine)

Put oil in a sauce pan on medium heat.  Peel cloves and put in hot oil.  Add crushed red pepper to garlic oil and let mix and heat through for 2-3 minutes.  After garlic is soft, add can of diced tomatoes.  Bring to boil and let reduce for 4-5 minutes.  Put whole mixture in blender or use hand blender until preferred consistency- smooth or lumpy tomatoes.  Taste and salt to personal preference.

Great for my Parmesan portabella mushrooms, pizza or just plain old spaghetti!