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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Seasonings
Fresh Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Chop Vegetables
Finely chop the onion and garlic cloves.
- 2
Prepare Fresh Ingredients
Wash and roughly chop the fresh basil leaves.
Cooking
- 3
Sauté Base Ingredients
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- 4
Add Tomato Sauce
Pour in the tomato sauce into the skillet and stir to combine with the sautéed onions and garlic.
- 5
Season the Sauce
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, sugar, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir well and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
Finishing Touches
- 6
Add Fresh Ingredients
Stir in the chopped fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese just before serving.
- 7
Serve
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the sauce warm over pasta, pizza, or as a dip.