So, after a "not so meatless Monday" we enjoyed a red sauce infused meatless Tuesday with one of our favorite meal starters... simple tomato sauce!!! You might change the way you think about tomato sauce if you try this super simple tasty red sauce. Start with 2 medium-small, or 1 large onion chopped.
Drop that onion into a big pan with some olive oil, salt and pepper, and saute on medium heat for about 7 minutes (or until soft).
Next, add about 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper and 5 cloves of garlic finely chopped to the onion. Saute for another minute.
Next, I added 2 cans of crushed tomatoes and 1 super small can of tomato paste. Mix in the tomato paste first to combine with the onion mixture, then add crushed tomatoes. Last, I added a teaspoon of salt, some fresh pepper, and 1 scant teaspoon of sugar (to off set the acid in the tomato). Mix, cover, and simmer for at least 30 minutes... though the longer the better...
Cook your favorite pasta according to the directions... and add that delicious sauce... and a little fresh grated parmesean cheese too! Meatless Tuesday, making up for "not so meatless" Monday! I'll take it!!
So, after a "not so meatless Monday" we enjoyed a red sauce infused meatless Tuesday with one of our favorite meal starters... simple tomato sauce!!! You might change the way you think about tomato sauce if you try this super simple tasty red sauce. Start with 2 medium-small, or 1 large onion chopped.
Drop that onion into a big pan with some olive oil, salt and pepper, and saute on medium heat for about 7 minutes (or until soft).
Next, add about 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper and 5 cloves of garlic finely chopped to the onion. Saute for another minute.
Next, I added 2 cans of crushed tomatoes and 1 super small can of tomato paste. Mix in the tomato paste first to combine with the onion mixture, then add crushed tomatoes. Last, I added a teaspoon of salt, some fresh pepper, and 1 scant teaspoon of sugar (to off set the acid in the tomato). Mix, cover, and simmer for at least 30 minutes... though the longer the better...
Cook your favorite pasta according to the directions... and add that delicious sauce... and a little fresh grated parmesean cheese too! Meatless Tuesday, making up for "not so meatless" Monday! I'll take it!!
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