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Overhead view of homemade pasta sauce in bowl with spoon

Pasta Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Krista
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups 1x
  • Category: Condiments & Sauces
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

You’ll never buy a jar at the store again when you’ve got this trusty pasta sauce recipe! Tomato, basil and lots of garlic make it delicious.


Ingredients

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  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
  • 5 cups of San Marzano tomatoes, roughly chopped (or plum tomatoes)
  • 1 teaspoon of salt, add more if needed
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper
  • 1/2 cup of basil, torn

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet to medium heat.
  2. Add olive oil to the pan along with garlic. Saute for 2-3 minutes, stirring the entire time so the garlic doesn’t burn.
  3. Add tomatoes to the pan, and toss to coat everything—season with salt and red pepper flakes.
  4. Cook tomatoes until they are cooked down, about 10-12 minutes. Stirring throughout.
  5. Finish with fresh basil.
  6. Serve.