Tomato Roasted Garlic Basil Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 whole garlic head
• 1 teaspoon olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons
• 1 can (28 oz / 800 g) crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/3 cup fresh basil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Parmesan, optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 400°F (205°C). Slice the top from the garlic head, drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil, wrap in foil and roast for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a saucepan and add crushed tomatoes and oregano. Simmer for 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Squeeze the soft roasted garlic cloves into the sauce and mash them in with a spoon.

4. 4

   Simmer 5 more minutes, then season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil.