Marinara Sauce

1 - 28 oz can whole San Marzano tomatoes

1/4 cup olive oil

7 garlic cloves, peeled & slivered

1 small dried whole chile, or pinch crushed red pepper flakes

1 tsp salt

1 large fresh basil sprig, or 1/4 tsp oregano

1. Pour tomatoes into large bowl, crush w/ hands.

2. Pour 1 cup water into can. Reserve.

3. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. When hot, add

garlic.

4. As soon as garlic sizzling, add tomatoes, then tomato water.

5. Add chili pepper, oregano & salt. Stir.