Food & Cooking Recipes Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes Simple Tomato Sauce 3.4 (95) 1 Review By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 3, 2019 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: Makes 2 1/2 cups Transform a can of whole peeled tomatoes into a flavorful sauce for pizza or pasta, simply by adding garlic, red pepper flakes, and fresh oregano. Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced ¼ teaspoon red-pepper flakes, (optional) 1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano leaves Directions In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add red-pepper flakes (optional) and tomatoes, breaking them up as you go. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a rapid simmer. Cook, stirring often, until sauce thickens, about 15 minutes. Stir in oregano leaves. Cook's Notes To store, refrigerate, up to 4 days, or freeze, up to 1 month. Print