House Red Sauce Recipe

SAUCES + ADD ONS

1. 1

   Prepare Ingredients

   Gather all the ingredients and chop the onion and garlic finely. Set aside.

2. 2

   Sauté Vegetables

   In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent. Then add the minced garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add Tomatoes

   Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste into the saucepan with the sautéed onions and garlic.

4. 4

   Season the Sauce

   Add dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine.

5. 5

   Simmer the Sauce

   Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook uncovered for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Finish the Sauce

   Once the sauce has thickened slightly, remove it from the heat. Stir in the fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

7. 7

   Adjust Seasoning

   Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes as desired.