Here's a basic recipe for a red sauce, often referred to as marinara sauce, which is commonly used in Italian cuisine. You can use this sauce for pasta, pizza, as a dipping sauce, or in various other dishes
Ingredient.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Procedure
1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until it becomes brown in color
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant but not burn garlic.
4. Add the crushed tomatoes and diced tomatoes to the saucepan(you can blend tomatoes)
5. Add and Stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, and red pepper flakes. If your choice is sweet now can add sugar a tsp.
6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Start with a small amount and adjust as needed, as the canned tomatoes may already contain some salt.
7. Reduce the heat and
Cover the saucepan, and let the sauce simmer for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
After finishing this time the flavors will become.
If the sauce gets too thick, you can add a little water to reach your desired consistency.
8. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings if necessary. You can add more herbs, red pepper flakes, or sugar to suit your taste.
9. The sauce is ready, you can serve it over your favorite pasta, use it as a pizza
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