Mary’s Go-To Marinara Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 (28-ounce) can whole San Marzano tomatoes, certified D.O.P. if possible
• 1 cup water
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 7 garlic cloves, peeled and slivered
• A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 large fresh basil leaves, cut into slivers
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano