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My 'Go-To' Homemade Red Sauce

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Course: Sides
Cuisine: Inspired
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Degree of Difficulty : Easy
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients 

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 medium finely chopped sweet onion
  • 2 cloves grated garlic
  • 2 large pinches of dried basil
  • 1 pinch oregano
  • 1 15-oz can chopped tomato
  • 1 8-oz can tomato sauce or 3/4 cup passata
  • 2-3 tbsp tomato paste
  • kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Gather all ingredients before staring recipe.

  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat.
  • Add 1/2 medium finely chopped sweet onion to the oil and sauté until the onions are translucent, about 5-6 minutes, then add 2 cloves grated garlic and stir to combine.
  • Add 2 large pinches of dried basil and 1 pinch oregano and oregano and stir to combine.
  • Add 1 15-oz can chopped tomato1 8-oz can tomato sauce or 3/4 cup passata and 2-3 tbsp tomato paste. Stir and then add 2-3 tbsp tomato paste and stir again. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Bring sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes.