In a large pot, bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil. When water comes to a boil, add pasta, stirring constantly for the first minute to help prevent spaghetti from sticking together. Cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes.
In a large saute pan, heat oil. When almost smoking, add olives and red pepper flakes. Saute for 3 minutes over medium high heat. Reduce heat to low and carefully pour in tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
Drain pasta in a colander, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Add pasta to the sauce and toss to coat completely. Add pasta water if you need to thin out the sauce a bit. Plate pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and basil.
Simple Tomato Sauce:
In a large casserole pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add celery and carrots and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and bay leaves and simmer uncovered on low heat for 1 hour or until thick. Remove bay leaves and check for seasoning. If sauce still tastes acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time to round out the flavors.
Add 1/2 the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with remaining tomato sauce.
If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and pour 1 to 2 cup portions into freezer plastic bags. This will freeze up to 6 months.
Yield: 6 cups

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1261.06 Kcal (5280 kJ)
Calories from fat	648.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	72.1g	111%
Cholesterol	41.53mg	14%
Sodium	4316.32mg	180%
Potassium	1032.05mg	22%
Total Carbs	132.81g	44%
Sugars	24.42g	98%
Dietary Fiber	10.71g	43%
Protein	23.11g	46%
Vitamin C	18.8mg	31%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	5.6mg	31%
Calcium	267mg	27%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	250.37 Kcal (1048 kJ)
Calories from fat	128.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.31g	111%
Cholesterol	8.25mg	14%
Sodium	856.94mg	180%
Potassium	204.9mg	22%
Total Carbs	26.37g	44%
Sugars	4.85g	98%
Dietary Fiber	2.13g	43%
Protein	4.59g	46%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	31%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	10%
Iron	1.1mg	31%
Calcium	53mg	27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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