Classic Red Sauce Pasta

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this Classic Red Sauce Pasta, a timeless recipe that combines tender pasta with a rich and aromatic tomato-based sauce. Made with simple pantry staples like tomato puree, garlic, and dried herbs, this dish is elevated with a touch of red chili flakes for subtle heat and finished with fresh basil and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness from sugar and a savory depth from olive oil, this pasta dish is both comforting and versatile. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s an easy yet impressive meal solution for families or casual entertaining. Serve it with a side of crusty bread or a crisp green salad for a complete, satisfying experience. Your search for the ultimate homemade red sauce pasta recipe ends here!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams pasta (such as penne or spaghetti)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 500 ml tomato puree
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 10 grams fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the tomato puree and stir to combine with the onions and garlic.

Step 5

Season the sauce with dried oregano, dried basil, red chili flakes, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to incorporate the spices.

Step 6

Simmer the sauce over low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.

Step 7

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the red sauce and toss to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce.

Step 8

Add half of the chopped fresh basil leaves to the pasta and toss again.

Step 9

Serve the red sauce pasta hot, garnished with the remaining fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1191.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1281.2

Total Fat 48.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 50mg	0%
Sodium 3349.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 171.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.2g	0%
Total Sugars 41.4g
Protein 53.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 727.7mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 2735.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.8%

Protein: 15.8%

Carbs: 51.3%