tomato based pasta

Name: Tomato based pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 350 grams dried pasta (penne, spaghetti, or fusilli); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium red onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 400 grams canned chopped tomatoes or crushed tomatoes; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp dried oregano or mixed Italian herbs; 0.5 tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity); 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch black pepper

A rich and savory home-style tomato sauce featuring sautéed red onions and aromatic dried herbs, simmering to perfection in the pan. This simple yet flavorful sauce is the perfect base for a comforting pasta dish.

recipe by

Ollie

mainItalian3 servingsvegetarianvegandairy free

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•350 grams dried pasta (penne, spaghetti, or fusilli)
•2 tbsp olive oil
•1 medium red onion, diced
•2 cloves garlic, minced
•400 grams canned chopped tomatoes or crushed tomatoes
•1 tbsp tomato paste
•1 tsp dried oregano or mixed Italian herbs
•0.5 tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
•1 pinch salt
•1 pinch black pepper