Easy Red Pasta Sauce

Name: Easy Red Pasta Sauce
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; 1/4 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

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1/4 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

1

In a medium saucepan over low heat, warm oil and saute garlic; heat through until the garlic turns translucent, not brown. Add onion and cook over low heat until translucent; 5 to 10 minutes.
2

Add parsley, basil and ground 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 saucepan and cook for 25 to 35 minutes.
3

The sauce can be run in the food processor for 2 to 3 seconds to achieve a more uniform sauce or let the sauce cook over medium-low heat uncovered for 10 minutes or until it thickens.
4

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until al dente; drain and serve with sauce.