Sean’s Blog

Here is a recipe that I use at least once a week and I though I would share with everyone.  It is a great simple tomato sauce that is perfect for pasta, chicken or whatever and it only takes 2 or three minutes (once you get it down).  Here it is:
1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 large cloves of garlic (more or less depending on your taste)
1 28 ounce can of crushed tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste

Heat the olive oil in a medium sauce pan over medium heat.  Peel and chop the garlic (I like to smash each clove with the flat of the knife, pull off the peel, and then chop the smashed garlic).  Open the can of tomatoes. Throw the garlic in the pan with the hot oil.  If you’ve chopped it finally and the oil is hot, the garlic should start to brown within 20 or thirty seconds.  Don’t let it burn!  When the garlic is golden brown pour the tomatoes in (careful you don’t splash the oil). Season with salt and pepper and let the sauce heat through.  Your ready to go.  This sauce is really versatile.  Add some fresh herbs at the end (I like basil and oregano), add some red wine and reduce, or add some red pepper flakes for a bit of a kick.