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Quick & Easy Marinara Sauce

Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic smashed
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 small bay leaf
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
  • salt and fresh pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a medium pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and saute until golden, being careful not to burn.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, oregano, and bay leaf.
  • Stir and reduce heat to low.
  • Cover and let simmer about 15 - 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add fresh basil.