Basic Red Sauce

By kmad

Tomato paste, red onion, and fresh basil add a hint of sweetness to this quick-cooking marinara.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 can (28 ounces) peeled plum tomatoes with juice, pureed
• 12 basil leaves, torn
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• Pinch of crushed red-pepper flakes (optional)
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1.Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste.
2.Add pureed tomatoes, basil, oregano, red-pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Season with pepper, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat, and gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thick, 25 to 30 minutes.