Homemade Red Sauce In 10 minutes

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes provide a vibrant flavor, while crushed tomatoes are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor profile, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness naturally, while agave syrup is often cheaper.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh basil

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Fresh basil enhances flavor, while dried parsley is more economical.

Boil water in a saucepan for the pasta and add plenty of salt to it.

Dice the onion finely.

Slice the garlic finely, then sprinkle with salt and crush it into a paste.

Heat a saucepan over medium heat and add olive oil once hot.

Add the diced onions to the hot oil and sauté for 1-2 minutes until translucent, adding salt and pepper.

Add chili flakes if desired for heat.

After the onions are translucent, add the crushed garlic and stir quickly, cooking until fragrant.

Open the can of whole peeled tomatoes and crush them by hand, adding them to the pan along with their juice.

Stir the tomatoes into the onion and garlic mixture, then reduce the heat to a low simmer.

Taste the sauce and adjust salt and pepper as needed, blending if a smoother texture is desired.

Add the cooked pasta directly into the sauce, tossing to combine.

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