Nonna's Sweet Pasta Sauce for Two

Nonna's Sweet Pasta Sauce for Two

This sweet tomato paste-based pasta sauce makes enough for two servings and can be used in many Italian dishes, from spaghetti to lasagna.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Calories
251 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Heat olive oil in a small pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in water, tomato paste, sugar, bacon, salt, basil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until flavors combine, about 30 minutes.
Nonna's Sweet Pasta Sauce for Two

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • ⅓ red onion, chopped
  • 1 slice bacon, cooked and crumbled (Optional)

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