BASIC RED SAUCE

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Tomato paste, red onion, and fresh basil add a hint of sweetness to this quick-cooking marinara. Pile our meatballs on spaghetti and you have a familiar favorite.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste.
  • 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.

Jerimiah Aceves
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I'm not sure how I feel about this sauce.


Joshua Charles Rucker
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This sauce is not bad, but it's not great either.


Muhammad Zia
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This sauce is just okay. I've had better.


Sibghat Ullah
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Kedir Anbsse
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This sauce is not worth the effort.


James Ofindo
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my sauce didn't thicken up.


Dar Rizwan
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This sauce is a bit too spicy for my taste.


ya gamer274
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out bland.


media jagot
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This sauce is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Lindokuhle Gwazumthi
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I've tried several red sauce recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Jennifer Haggerty
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This sauce is a great way to add flavor to a variety of dishes.


Bushra Rajpoot
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I love that this sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator or freezer.


Abubakar Jarsa
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This sauce is so easy to make, even a beginner cook can make it.


ranim baccouchi
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I've made this sauce several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Robert Espinoza
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This sauce is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes.


Shah Faisal Safi
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I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but this sauce was surprisingly delicious.


Sebul Vip
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This is the best red sauce recipe I've ever tried! It's so flavorful and easy to make.


Funmilola Kolapo
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The sauce came out a little too tart for my taste, but I added a bit of sugar and it was perfect.


Thoyhiera Erasmus
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I love that this recipe uses simple, pantry-friendly ingredients.


Fati nsaa Sister
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This red sauce is a staple in my kitchen. It's so versatile and can be used on pasta, pizza, or even as a dipping sauce.