Step 2
Place tomatoes in a bowl and break up using fingers. Add to saucepan with tomato juices, salt, sugar, pepper, pepper flakes, and basil. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to between medium and medium-low. Simmer vigorously, breaking up large tomato pieces with a wooden spoon and stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 20 min. Remove basil and stir in the remaining 2 tbsp oil before serving.