Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce

Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce

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.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
50 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Calories
155 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.
Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans tomatoes, chopped
  • ¾ cup basil leaves, torn into pieces

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