Back Matter: Marinara Sauce

• olive oil, 1 tbsp
• garlic, 1 clove, peeled
• chopped tomatoes,

Heat the olive oil and garlic in a medium saucepan over medium heat just until the garlic is fragrant, 2–3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces and thickens, about 20 minutes.

Purée the sauce using an immersion or traditional blender. (The marinara sauce can be refri