Pasta Sauce
The sauce coats or blends with cooked pasta, adding taste, moisture, and richness to the dish.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes (or fresh tomatoes, peeled & blended)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil (or a few fresh basil leaves)
- ½ tsp red chili flakes (optional, for heat)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Sauté onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring to avoid burning.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to deepen flavor.
- Add crushed tomatoes, sugar, herbs, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Add more herbs or a drizzle of olive oil for richness.
- Serve hot over cooked pasta, and garnish with fresh parsley or basil.