Ingredients for - Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce

1. Extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons
2. Onion, chopped 1 large
3. Garlic, crushed 2 cloves
4. Tomatoes, chopped 2 (14.5 ounce) cans
5. Red pepper flakes, or to taste ¼ teaspoon
6. Balsamic Vinegar 2 teaspoons
7. White sugar 2 teaspoons
8. Basil leaves, torn into pieces ¾ cup
9. Salt and ground black pepper to taste ¾ cup

How to cook deliciously - Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce

1 . Stage

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the onion and garlic in the hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir the tomatoes, red pepper flakes, vinegar, and sugar into the onion and garlic mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the flavors blend to your liking, 45 to 60 minutes. Stir the basil into the sauce; season with salt and pepper.