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

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)

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.