Ingredients for Absolutely Delicious Pasta Sauce
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 0 units butter
- 1 medium white onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 0 units grape tomatoes
- 0 units canned tomato sauce
- 0 units garlic salt
- cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 0 units ricotta cheese
- 0 units pesto sauce
- 0 units prosciutto
- 0 units pine nuts
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried basil, plus fresh basil for garnish (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sugar, or to taste
- salt, to taste
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How to Make Absolutely Delicious Pasta Sauce
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, sugar (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Consider adding a pinch more salt, pepper, or sugar to balance the flavors.
- Serve over your favorite pasta and garnish with fresh basil (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
26 g
Sugar
24g
Fat
99g
Carbs
4g
