How to Make Quick Pasta Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of pasta, then having a quick and easy pasta sauce recipe in your arsenal is absolutely essential. Whether you're making a simple spaghetti dinner or adding some pizzazz to your favorite pasta dish, having a reliable pasta sauce recipe can make all the difference.

Although there are plenty of ready-made pasta sauces available at the grocery store, there's nothing quite like the flavor and satisfaction of a homemade pasta sauce. And the best part? This quick pasta sauce rec...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over low heat; add garlic and sauté until tender, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in crushed tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    84 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 173mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 52mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 397mg