Step #1 In 8-quart Dutch oven, heat olive oil over med-heat/flame until hot but not smoking.
Step #2 Add garlic & cook, stirring, for 2 mins, do not brown.
Step #3 Stir in tomatoes with their juice, the salt & red pepper.
Step #4 Heat to boiling over high heat.
Step #5 Reduce heat to low & let simmer, for 50 mins or until sauce thickens slightly, uncovered, stirring every once in awhile & crushing tomatoes with the back of a spoon.
Step #6 For a smooth traditional texture, press tomatoe mixture through a food mill into a large bowl.
Step #7 Or leave the sauce as is for a hearty & chunky texture.
Step #8 Serve with pasta, such as fusilli or penne.
Step #9 Cool sauce slightly then spoon into jars or freezer proof containers.
Step #10 Store in refridgerator for up to one week, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Step #11 You can also can this for yourself or to give as a beautiful & tasty gift along with some dry pasta.