Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 1/2 cup Chopped Onion
• 1 large garlic Clove minced
• 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
• 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
• 1 Bay Leaf optional
• 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste
• 1 28 oz can Diced Tomatoes
• 1/2 cup Water approximately
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, spices and tomato paste and mix well. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. Add tomatoes and water and stir well; season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and slowly simmer, uncovered, for about 25 minutes. Serve over pasta.