Slice the garlic cloves into thin slices

In a cold 4 quart pot add olive oil garlic and dry oregano. Turn the heat on to medium/low and saute the sliced garlic for 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring for another minute

Crush the whole peeled tomatoes with your hand and add the tomatoes in it;s juice to the pan

Stir in the tomato sauce and add the red pepper flakes if using

Simmer the sauce for 15 minutes

Tear the basil (if you're using it) into pieces and add them to the sauce

Serve