Lidia's Classic Marinara Sauce

Empty the San Marzano tomatoes into a bowl and squash them with your hands.

In a pan, add a little olive oil and heat it up.

Add garlic to the pan and cook until golden.

Pour the squashed tomatoes into the pan, away from you.

Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.

Add two branches of basil to the sauce, including lots of leaves.

Remove the basil branches after cooking and shred some fresh basil to add at the end.

Taste the sauce to check for seasoning and freshness.

Let the sauce cool, then jar it for storage in the refrigerator.

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