Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sodium'], recipe: in a large saucepan over medium heat, warm the oil. add the garlic and saute for 1 minute. add the tomatoes and red pepper flakes, raise the heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil. reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, uncovered, until the sauce is thick, about 40 minutes. season to taste with salt and pepper. optional: if you like the sauce smoother, use a stick blender to blend the sauce to desired consistency.

Target recipe: heat some olive oil (one or two tbs) on medium-low heat. add finely chopped onions until soft but not golden. then add one can of tomatoes (peeled), or 4 or 5 peeled fresh tomatoes, diced. season with salt, pepper, and herbs (basil, oregano, thyme -- you can use italian seasoning). add one teaspoonful of sugar (to take off the acidity of tomatoes) and add one or two cloves of garlic, finely chopped. let it simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, covered, then blend it thoroughly (you can do that in the saucepan with the appropriate blender), and let it simmer for at least 30 more minutes.