Simple Pizza Sauce

• 4 cups canned plum tomatoes, including heavy purée
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

In a food processor, pulse the tomatoes briefly 2 or 3 times to coarsely chop. Or do it by hand. Set aside.

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the garlic and pepper flakes until the garlic is softened but not brown. Add the tomatoes, including the purée, and basil, bring to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes or until lightly thickened. Season to taste with salt and