Description
A delightful homemade Italian pasta sauce that elevates your pasta dishes with fresh flavors and comforting aromas.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups chopped tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and chopped onion; sauté until translucent.
- Add chopped tomatoes, salt, and pepper; simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Stir in fresh basil and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve over cooked pasta and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a smoother sauce, blend it after simmering. You can customize the sauce by adding ground meat or heavy cream for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Italian, pasta, sauce, homemade, recipe