Description
A flavorful homemade sauce that elevates your pasta with fresh ingredients and rich flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 1/4 cup Fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Oregano (dried)
- 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Parmesan cheese, freshly grated for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by heating the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Once the oil shimmers, add the finely chopped onion. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Next, toss in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, if using. Stir and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it can turn bitter.
- Pour the crushed tomatoes into the pan, allowing them to mingle with the sautéed aromatics. Stir well to combine all the flavors, and sprinkle in the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and let your sauce simmer for about 15 minutes. This simmering process develops the flavors beautifully. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- In the last few minutes of cooking, add the fresh basil. Stir just before serving to keep the basil vibrant and fresh.
- Taste your sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. It could use a pinch more salt or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for that extra kick.
- Toss the sauce with the cooked ravioli of your choice. Make sure the pasta is well-coated before serving!
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute Parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg