Basic Marinara Sauce

 2 Tab. olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 tea. red pepper flakes

1 Tab. tomato paste

32 oz. crushed tomatoes

1 tea.+ Italian seasoning

salt

pepper

Add olive oil to a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. When the pepper snaps and the garlic sizzles, add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the crushed tomatoes. Season as desired.

To this basic marinara, you can add cooked ground beef, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, etc.