HOW TO MAKE PASTA SAUCE

Basic Pasta Sauce

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   Put a tall saucepan on medium heat.
   
   
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   Test the heat by placing your hand several inches above the pan. When you can feel the heat radiating, it’s hot enough to use.
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   Cover the bottom of the pan in a thin layer of olive oil.
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   Sprinkle dried herbs in the oil. Adding a pinch of oregano or Italian seasoning will infuse the oil with the herb essence. Allow it to sit for about 30 seconds depending on the temperature of the oil; the flakes will brown, but don’t allow them to smoke or turn black.
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   Add half a diced yellow onion and stir.
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   After 1-2 minutes, add several cloves of diced garlic. Since the garlic pieces are smaller than the onion, adding them later will prevent them from burning.
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   When onions are translucent, pour 1 large can of crushed tomato or 2 regular cans into a tall saucepan.
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   Add salt, sugar (optional), black pepper, Italian seasoning, and oregano to taste.
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   Allow the tomatoes to get hot, then let the sauce simmer for approximately 15 minutes..