How To Make Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce Recipe
There’s a reason why pasta is a popular favorite. It’s such a multi-purpose dish that can be enjoyed in a multitude of ways. With so many pasta ideas to choose from, your biggest challenge will be deciding on which pasta recipes to go for!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 250g pasta of your choice
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
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Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, dried basil, salt, and pepper to the pan. Stir well to combine.
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Simmer the sauce on low heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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While the sauce cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Once the sauce has thickened, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
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Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until well coated.
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Serve the pasta with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Nutrition
- Calories : 295kcal
- Total Fat : 9g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 300mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 47g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugar : 8g
- Protein : 7g
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