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Throw a big pot of water on to boil and while you are prepping the sauce have the pasta cooking so it is all ready at the same time.
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Cook the pasta as per the package directions.
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Start by chopping your veggies.
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We need to dice up the tomatoes and set them aside, finely dice the onion and mince the garlic.
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Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat and add the onion.
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Saute for a minute or two until softened and then add the minced garlic.
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Make sure you stir so the garlic doesnt burn.
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Once the garlic is fragrant, add oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper and tomato paste.
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Stir together until the tomato paste is combined with the other ingredients.
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Add the fresh tomatoes, tomato sauce and half and half and stir.
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Taste it and add more salt and pepper to taste if needed.
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I also ended up adding about a tablespoon of sugar because I felt like it needed it.
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Let it simmer away for a few moments until nice and hot.
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By now the pasta should be done.
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Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce.
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Add it into a big bowl or serving dish.
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Grate a generous amount of Parmesan cheese over the top and serve with some garlic bread for dipping.
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YUM.
