Versatile Tomato Sauce

Everyone needs a great recipe for tomato sauce....something easy and impressive that surprises people on a daily basis and is just downright good!! You can whip up some up as a topper for pizza, pasta, to top bread for bruschetta....be creative. We have an herb garden now which makes this recipe a breeze to make at any time.

2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil

4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

1 TBSP fresh oregano

1 TBSP fresh thyme

2 TBSP fresh basil

1 OR 2 cans of diced tomatoes

** 1 will make it VERY powerful...good for bruschetta, etc....depends your taste buds. 2 is smooth. As much as it is tempting to get 'Italian Style" etc diced tomatoes, stick with the plain ones since the fresh herbs make this SOO powerful.

In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil garlic, thyme, oregano, and basil. Cook until fragrant and add the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for about 7 to 8 minutes to reduce the amount and concentrate the flavor.