Sauté the garlic

• Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
• Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add the tomatoes and seasonings

• Pour in the tomatoes and break them up.
• Add the salt, oregano, basil and chilli flakes, then mix well.
• Add the water and stir.

Simmer the sauce

• Cover and let it simmer on low heat to reduce.
• Remove the lid and cook on low until rich and slightly thickened.

Finish

• Cook uncovered on low for a few more minutes until the sauce is rich and slightly thickened.
• Toss through pasta, gnocchi or prawns and finish with olive oil or parmesan if you like.