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

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

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.