Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4       cup           extra-virgin olive oil
2         cloves        garlic -- minced
12                      plum (roma) tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
28        ounces        plum (roma) tomatoes chopped with juices, canned
8         large         fresh basil leaves -- coarsely chopped
                        salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparation:

In a large frying pan over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the garlic and saute‚ for a few seconds just until fragrant. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring frequently, until they begin to break down and form a sauce, about 10 minutes. Add the basil, season to taste with salt and pepper and raise the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and is no longer watery, 15-20 minutes. Use immediately, or transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate for up to 2 days.