20 Minute Pasta Sauce Recipe

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   In a 5- to 6-qt pan, combine minced onion, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil.

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   Stir often over medium-high heat till onion is soft, about 5 min.

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   While onion cooks, mince basil leaves.

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   Add in to onion along with tomatoes with their juice, dry red wine, and warm chili flakes.

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   Boil till reduced to 3 c., about 10 min, stirring often and breaking tomatoes into small pcs.

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   Use warm.

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   Comments: As the pasta business has grown, so has the number of sauces.

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   Many prepared sauces are of good quality, and they're certainly fast and convenient.

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   But I find it incredibly satisfying to make my own simple tomato sauce.

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    It takes just 20 min - only slightly longer than heating a prepared sauce.

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    I start with canned tomatoes and dress them up with whatever I have on hand.

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    The results taste surprisingly fresh.

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    Here's my favorite combination - delicious over anything from capellini to ravioli, and great in lasagna.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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