Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A delicious and fresh tasting pasta sauce. The fresh basil added at the end is essential. This sauce can be left chunky (which I prefer) or blended in a food processor to a smooth sauce. Serve spooned over cooked pasta with plenty of parmesan cheese. Ingredients:
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
1 large onion, chopped |
2 cloves garlic, crushed |
2 (14.5 ounce) cans tomatoes, chopped |
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste |
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar |
2 teaspoons white sugar |
3/4 cup basil leaves, torn into pieces |
salt and ground black pepper to taste |
Directions:
1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the onion and garlic in the hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir the tomatoes, red pepper flakes, vinegar, and sugar into the onion and garlic mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the flavors blend to your liking, 45 to 60 minutes. Stir the basil into the sauce; season with salt and pepper.
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