Fresh Tomato Sauce

The description is in the title... ;-) Listed for use with my "Spinach and Cheese Ravioli with Fresh Tomato Sauce "

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  lbs  ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 1⁄4-1  teaspoon  crushed hot red pepper flakes
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 8  fresh basil leaves, finely shredded
• 2  tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
•  freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, for serving

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes, or until the garlic just begins to turn golden brown.
2. Increase the heat to medium-high, add the tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes, or until the tomatoes are softened and a sauce is formed. Stir in the basil.