Restaurant-Quality Pasta Sauce

When it comes to making restaurant-quality pasta sauce at home, this recipe is the ultimate secret. You’ll be amazed at how simple ingredients can come together to create a sauce that rivals your favorite Italian restaurant’s. With a rich, savory flavor and a touch of herbs, this pasta sauce will elevate your pasta dishes to a whole new level of deliciousness.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and add dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Stir in fresh basil leaves and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
7. Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before serving over your favorite pasta.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

This Restaurant-Quality Pasta Sauce is the perfect way to bring the flavors of Italy to your dinner table. It’s so good that you’ll never go back to store-bought sauce again. Serve it over your favorite pasta, and don’t forget the grated Parmesan cheese!

Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories: 120 | Fat: 7g | Carbohydrates: 12g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 2g

Whether you’re preparing a romantic dinner for two or feeding a hungry family, this pasta sauce is sure to impress. Its rich and aromatic taste will have everyone asking for seconds. So, the next time you’re craving a taste of the finest Italian cuisine, make this Restaurant-Quality Pasta Sauce and savor the flavors of Italy in the comfort of your own home.