Easy Red Pasta Sauce

Learn how to make a plain, simple, no-frills, basic red sauce that tastes great on a variety of pasta and is not watered down with this recipe.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 284 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• ground black pepper to taste
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 12 ounces angel hair pasta
• 1 (29 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, drained
• 0.25 cup chopped onion

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Warm oil in a medium saucepan over low heat and sauté garlic; heat through until garlic turns translucent, not brown. Add onion and cook over low heat until translucent; 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Add parsley, basil, and black pepper; stir. Add tomatoes and cover; raise heat to medium and bring to a strong simmer. Lower heat and add red pepper flakes. Cover the saucepan and cook for 25 to 35 minutes.

Step 3

Continue to let the sauce cook over medium-low heat uncovered for 10 minutes or until it thickens. The sauce can be run in the food processor for 2 to 3 seconds to achieve a more uniform consistency.

Step 4

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain and serve with sauce.