Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      cloves        garlic minced
     1/2  cup           hot water
   1      teaspoon      sugar
     1/8  teaspoon      red pepper flakes
     1/4  cup           olive oil
   1      teaspoon      salt
   1      teaspoon      dried basil crumbled
   1      13 oz can     tomato puree
   1      teaspoon      dried organo crumbled

Preparation:

Microwave garlic in oil in uncovered, microwave safe 2 quart casserole on high 2 minutes until golden. Add tomato puree, hot water, salt sugar, basil, oregano and red pepper flakes. Cover with wax paper and microwa on high seven to eight minutes, stirring at half time, until bubbly. Stir again. Re cover and microwave on medium nine to ten minutes, stirring at half time, until flavors mellow. Adjust salt as needed and serve. Makes about one quart.