How to Make Simple Basic Pasta Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite as comforting and satisfying as a classic, simple pasta sauce. Whether you're serving it with spaghetti, rigatoni, or any other pasta shape, a good basic sauce is a staple in any home cook's repertoire. This simple pasta sauce recipe is the perfect starting point for all of your pasta dishes, and it's so easy to make that you'll wonder why you ever bought store-bought sauce in the first place.

What makes this pasta sauce so versatile is its simplicity. It's made ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans whole Italian plum tomatoes (such as San Marzano)

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until garlic is soft and fragrant, making sure to not burn, about 1 minute. Pour in tomatoes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until sauce has reduced and thickened, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    162 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 561mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 38mg
    • Calcium: 128mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 757mg