Easy Red Pasta Sauce

Name: Easy Red Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; 0.25 cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons dried parsley; 1 tablespoon dried basil; ground black pepper to taste; 1 (29 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, drained; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes; 12 ounces angel hair pasta

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Learn how to make a plain, simple, no-frills, basic red sauce that tastes great on a variety of pasta and is not watered down with this recipe. For making a good sauce, use canned tomatoes. Except for summer months, "fresh" tomatoes are usually harvested when green and left a long time to ripen. Add more red pepper flakes if you like your sauce spicy!

Recipe by Jody Chinn

Updated on January 2, 2023

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic
¼ cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried basil
ground black pepper to taste
1 (29 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, drained
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
12 ounces angel hair pasta

Directions

Warm oil in a medium saucepan over low heat and sauté garlic; heat through until garlic turns translucent, not brown. Add onion and cook over low heat until translucent; 5 to 10 minutes.
Add parsley, basil, and black pepper; stir. Add tomatoes and cover; raise heat to medium and bring to a strong simmer. Lower heat and add red pepper flakes. Cover the saucepan and cook for 25 to 35 minutes.
Continue to let the sauce cook over medium-low heat uncovered for 10 minutes or until it thickens. The sauce can be run in the food processor for 2 to 3 seconds to achieve a more uniform consistency.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain and serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

284	Calories
11g	Fat
41g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 284
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 1g	7%
Sodium 405mg	18%
Total Carbohydrate 41g	15%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 12mg	60%
Calcium 71mg	5%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 169mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.