Ingredients

• 1 pound penne pasta
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 7 cloves garlic, minced
• 7 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 2 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 bay leaves
• 10 leaves fresh basil

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
2. Heat olive oil, and cook garlic just until softened. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer over low heat and cook at least 3 hours.
3. Add cooked penne pasta and let sit at least 5 minutes before stirring and serving.