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easy pasta sauce recipe

Easy Pasta Sauce

A simple pasta sauce that can be easily customized and used in a variety of dishes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 115
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can Crushed Tomatoes (28 oz)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 medium Onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Basil
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1/8 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Salt (more or less to taste)
  • 1/8 tsp Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Sugar (optional)

Equipment

  • 1 Medium Sauce Pan

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in medium sauce pan over low heat until hot. Saute onion for 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic to onion and saute for an additional 2 - 3 minutes.
  3. Add crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, and sugar if using. Add a splash of olive oil, about a tbsp, and stir to combine.
  4. Bring sauce to a low boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

Notes

  1. If making a meat sauce, brown meat. Add onion & garlic to meat and simmer for 5 minutes. Follow remaining steps of recipe. 
 
Calorie estimates are based on standard ingredient values and are intended for general informational purposes only. Actual values may vary depending on ingredients and portion sizes.