In a cold saucepan, combine olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, and basil.

Bring mixture to a simmer and cook for about 1 minute until everything is fragrant.  Don't let the garlic brown.

Add in tomatoes, simmer for 5 minutes, and then remove from heat.

Now for the trick from 101 Cookbooks, stir in lemon zest. I think this is the ingredient that makes the sauce slightly tangy and tastes so bold and fresh! Yum!

Pour this spicy marinara over pasta or grilled vegetables.