Ingredients

• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 to 5 glugs of olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Few shakes of red pepper flakes
• 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes (or tomato puree)
• 6 shakes oregano
• 4 to 5 basil leaves, chopped (optional)

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Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan over low heat, saute the garlic in the oil for 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant. Add the onion, salt and pepper, and pepper flakes, and turn up the heat slightly. Stir until the onions have softened, about 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes and oregano. Stir, bring to a boil, and then simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. (But 20 minutes is fine, too, if the kids are losing it.) If you have basil, definitely add a few shreds during the last 5 minutes that it simmers.