Marinara Sauce (Ww 2 Pointsplus)

A tomato sauce based on a recipe from The Sopranos Family Cookbook as compiled by Artie Bucco. The Weight Watchers 2 Points Plus is per ½ cup serving.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 3 cups

Ingredients

• 2  large garlic cloves, lightly smashed
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 2  lbs  very ripe plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped or 1 (28 ounce) can  italian peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped
•  salt
• 8 -10  fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces

Directions

1. Heat olive oil over medium heat in large skillet and cook the garlic, pressing it occasionally with the back of a spoon, until golden, about 4 minutes.
2. Add the tomatoes and salt to taste. Simmer, stirring often, until the sauce thickens, about 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the tomatoes. Stir in the basil leaves.
3. Serve over hot cooked spaghetti or other favorite pasta.