This tomato sauce is found in Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients

• 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 4 medium cloves garlic , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 4 teaspoons)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil leaves
• Table salt and ground black pepper

Preparation

1. Pulse the tomatoes in a food processor until mostly smooth, about ten 1-second pulses; set aside.
2. Cook the garlic, tomato paste, oil, and pepper flakes in a medium saucepan over medium heat until the tomato paste begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Stir in the pureed tomatoes and cook until the sauce is thickened and measures 2 cups, about 20 minutes.
3. Off the heat, stir in the basil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and set aside until needed.