Olive Garden Marinara Copycat

 

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 6 ounces canned tomato paste
• 8 oz water
• 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 3/4 teaspoons Italian seasoning blend
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon sugar

Sauté garlic in Olive oil. Mix in the remainder and simmer 25 minutes.