EASY PASTA SAUCE

Pasta sauce that is easy to cook and store for later use - Quick and easy

I always make this recipe in bulk and keep frozen portions in my freezer for those nights that I don't feel like cooking too much.

I love cooking this in bulk and using this for later - John Wills

INGREDIENTS

• 2 TBSP OLIVE OIL

• 1 MEDIUM ONION FINELY DICED

• 3-5 CLOVES GARLIC MINCED

• 2 TSP DRIED BASIL

• 1/4 TSP RED PEPPER FLAKES

• 1/2 TSP KOSHER SALT

• 1/2 TSP GRANULATED SUGAR

• 2 TSP BUTTER

• 800G CRUSHED TOMATOES

• 1/4 CUP WATER

METHOD

Sauté Aromatics:

• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over high heat until it shimmers.

• Add finely diced onions to the pan and sauté, stirring frequently, until they soften and become translucent, about three minutes. The onions should sizzle and hiss as they cook.

• Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional two minutes, ensuring the garlic doesn't burn.

Seasoning:

• Add dried basil, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and granulated sugar to the pan. Stir well to combine.

• Add butter to the mixture and stir until melted, cooking for about a minute.

Combine Tomatoes:

• Add half of the crushed tomatoes (about 400g) to the pan. Scrape the bottom of the pan to remove any stuck-on bits.

• Reduce the heat to low and add the remaining crushed tomatoes to the sauce.

• Stir in 1/4 cup of water to reach the desired consistency. If the sauce seems too thick, add additional water as needed.

Simmer:

• Allow the sauce to simmer for at least 10 minutes, up to one hour if desired. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

• If simmering for a longer duration, continue to monitor the sauce and add additional water as needed to maintain the desired consistency.

Serve:

• Once the sauce has simmered and the flavours have melded together, it's ready to serve.

• Serve over your favourite pasta, such as spaghetti or penne, and enjoy!

This easy pasta sauce is versatile and can be customized to your taste preferences. Feel free to adjust the seasoning or add your favorite herbs and spices to make it your own