Sugo di Pomodoro

2-3 tablespoons (30-45ml) olive oil

3 cups (720ml) passata

2-3 (480-720ml) cups water

5-6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1/2 teaspoon or more chili flakes

fresh basil leaves 

salt & pepper to taste

1. heat olive oil, add garlic and onion. Cook until soft and fragrant. Add chili flakes, and then mix in tomato paste

2. pour in passata and water, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, add basil leaves, and simmer half covered for 1 hour