CLASSIC RED SAUCE

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Provided by Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 red onion, medium-diced
3 cloves garlic, cut into chunks
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons torn fresh basil
1 pound penne or spaghetti, cooked until al dente

Steps:

  • Puree the tomatoes to a smooth, creamy consistency in a food processor or with an immersion blender. (If you like a more country feel, you can wait and break them up in the pan later with a wooden spoon.)
  • Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large saucepan. When hot, add the onion and saute 5 to 6 minutes, or until soft. Add the garlic and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until you see the color start changing. If you'd like to make the sauce spicy, add the red pepper flakes.
  • Add the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper to taste. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer about 30 minutes. (If you did not puree the tomatoes, use a wooden spoon to break them into pieces while they cook.) Strive for balance in the consistency of the sauce: It has to be fluid, but it should not look overly wet. Add the basil and remove from the heat. Toss with just-cooked pasta.

Rost
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This is the perfect red sauce for a weeknight meal.


Next Doctor K2
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I made this sauce last night and it was a huge hit!


Diana La Peruanita
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This sauce is a keeper!


Rahma Jonas
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I love this red sauce!


Sanwal Lakho
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This is the best red sauce I've ever had!


Allen Spradley you
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a lifesaver on busy weeknights.


Vipin Arya
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This sauce is so versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and even fish, and it's always delicious.


Faruk Hossen
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I love that this sauce is made with fresh ingredients. It makes such a difference in the flavor.


Selim Raz
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This sauce is so easy to make, and it tastes like it came from a restaurant.


Timothy Jordan
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I've made this sauce several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Keleish Engelbrecht
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This is the best red sauce I've ever tasted. It's so flavorful and rich, and it's perfect for any type of pasta.


Farah Khansa Salsabila
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a lifesaver on busy weeknights.


Umer yusafzai
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This sauce is so versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and even pizza, and it's always delicious.


roxana m rocha
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I love that this sauce is made with fresh tomatoes. It gives it such a bright and flavorful taste.


MD SAYME
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This is the perfect red sauce for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Abdullah Ali hassan
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I made this sauce last night and it was a huge hit! My husband and kids loved it. It's definitely going into my regular recipe rotation.


Bucket of Chum
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This sauce is a keeper! I've been looking for a good red sauce recipe for years, and this one is finally it. It's so flavorful and versatile, and it's easy to make too.


Reaobaka Lempe
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I love this red sauce! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and even fish, and it's always delicious.


Hakeem Phillips
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This is the best red sauce I've ever had! It's so flavorful and rich, and it's perfect for any type of pasta. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.