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Diced Tomato Pasta Sauce

Adapted from an internet recipe.
Easy and great tasting sauce that uses canned diced tomatoes as the base and is versatile with several variants listed as well.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, (565 g / 20 oz)
  • ½ tablespoon dried oregano
  • 3-4 fresh basil leaves, chopped

For Serving

  • 2 cups dry pasta, spiral would be a good choice
  • Parmesan cheese, grated, as desired

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a saucepan, when hot, add the onion and garlic, cook until onion turns translucent, stirring often.
  • Add the tomatoes, oregano, and basil leaves. Stir together, reduce heat, cover and let simmer.
  • While the sauce is simmering, cook your pasta in a pot of salted boiling water, drain.
  • To serve, spoon sauce over noodles or feel free to mix the pasta and sauce together first. Top servings with grated Parmesan cheese, enjoy.

Notes

Variants: 1. Add sliced canned or fresh sautéed mushrooms to the sauce while it is simmering. 2. Add cooked meatballs to the sauce while it is simmering. 3. Mix the sauce and pasta together, pour into a casserole, top with cheese, and bake for 20-30 minutes to make a casserole.