Quick Tomato Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced, or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 can (15 ounces) diced or crushed tomatoes with juice
• ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper
• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, if desired
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, if desired

Directions

1. If using garlic powder, omit the oil and skip this step. In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
2. Add the remaining ingredients. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally. For a thicker sauce, cook an extra 10 to 20 minutes to allow more of the liquid to evaporate.
3. Serve over pasta or use in any recipe that calls for pasta sauce.