Tomato Sauce

 INGREDIENTS

2 Tbsp olive oil ($0.26)

1 clove garlic, minced ($0.08)

1 28oz. can crushed tomatoes ($1.47)

1 6oz. can tomato paste ($0.59)

1/2 Tbsp sugar ($0.05)

3/4 tsp salt ($0.05)

1 tsp dried basil ($0.10)

1/2 tsp dried oregano ($0.05)

Freshly cracked black pepper ($0.05)

1 pinch crushed red pepper (optional) ($0.02)

INSTRUCTIONS 

Add the olive oil and garlic to a sauce pot and cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, or just until the garlic is soft and fragrant.

Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, salt, basil, oregano, some freshly cracked pepper (10-15 cranks of a pepper mill), and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.

Cover the pot, allow the pot to come to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, and let simmer for 15 minutes minimum, or up to 30 minutes