Absolutely Delicious Pasta Sauce Recipe

Name: Absolutely Delicious Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 1 tbsp for the skillet; 3 tablespoons butter, plus 1 tbsp for the skillet; 12 white onion, finely diced; 6 garlic cloves (pressed or diced); ½ cup grape tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise; ⅔ cup canned tomato sauce (marinara is fine); ½ tablespoon garlic salt (to taste); 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper (to taste); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; ½ cup ricotta cheese (I used part skim); ⅓ cup jarred pesto sauce (I used Classico brand); 4 slices prosciutto, chopped; 1 sprinkling pine nuts

Servings: persons

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 1 tbsp for the skillet
3 tablespoons butter, plus 1 tbsp for the skillet
12 white onion, finely diced
6 garlic cloves (pressed or diced)
½ cup grape tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise
⅔ cup canned tomato sauce (marinara is fine)
½ tablespoon garlic salt (to taste)
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper (to taste)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ cup ricotta cheese (I used part skim)
⅓ cup jarred pesto sauce (I used Classico brand)
4 slices prosciutto, chopped
1 sprinkling pine nuts

1
In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter on high heat.
2
Add onions, garlic and tomatoes and sautee, stirring occasionally until onions and garlic begin to brown (about 2 minutes).
3
Reduce heat to medium and stir in tomato sauce, remaining butter and olive oil until butter is melted.
4
Stir in garlic salt, cracked pepper, crushed red pepper, and oregano.
5
Add remaining ingredients, stir until incorporated and turn off heat immediately.
6
You don't want the proscuitto to cook too long since it is already a smoked meat.
7
I served this over orecchiette, but it would be nice over penne or farfale as well.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 1 tbsp for the skillet, 3 tablespoons butter, plus 1 tbsp for the skillet, 12 white onion, finely diced, 6 garlic cloves (pressed or diced), and more.

Yes, Absolutely Delicious Pasta Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Absolutely Delicious Pasta Sauce

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