Description
This Easy and Rich Tomato Pasta Sauce is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep. It’s full of deep tomato flavor, simple to make, and pairs perfectly with any type of pasta. You only need a few pantry staples and less than 30 minutes to create this rich, delicious sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
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- Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
- Add the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes to enhance the flavor.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes, stirring well to combine.
- Add sugar, salt, black pepper, dried basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Simmer the sauce over low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to allow the flavors to meld.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve over your favorite pasta.
Notes
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- For a smoother texture, you can blend the sauce using an immersion blender.
- Feel free to add a splash of red wine for extra depth of flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg