Coat the bottom of a large pot with a layer of oil.
Crush/chop/mince 6 cloves of garlic in to the oil, set to simmer.
Chop 1/2-2/3 cup of shallots and add to oil, simmer till soft.
Add salt, red pepper, black pepper, basil, and oregano liberally. To taste
Pour half as much balsamic vinegar as you did oil into the mixture. Simmer for around 30 minutes.
Add two 28 oz cans of either diced or crushed tomatoes to the mixture and mix well while mashing with a potato masher (if diced).
After the sauce is well mixed, add salt, black pepper, and red pepper again and set to simmer while covered for an hour.
After an hour taste the sauce and see if it needs more salt or pepper.
Simmer for another hour. If you want a thicker sauce crack the lid, if not leave covered.
Simmer for longer for a fuller flavor.
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