Grandmas Sunday Gravy Homemade Marinara Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional)
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)