This recipe is primarily for use on pasta. But I suppose it could be enjoyed on rice or even as a stand alone, as strange as that may be. Maybe put it on a slice of bread? Anything that calls for red sauce. This is the standard.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2+ pounds tomato
- 3+ cloves garlic
- 1 onion
- 1/4 cup butter
- fresh basil
- meat (optional)
- salt
- pepper
- red pepper flakes or Tabasco sauce
Tools
- Large frying pan
- wooden spoon
- food processor (optional)
Directions
- Put butter in frying pan on medium heat.
- Chop up the onion, garlic, and meat; put them in the frying pan. Stir it from time to time; don't let it burn.
- While that's frying, chop up the tomatoes. When the stuff in the pan starts to brown, i add the tomatoes. ii
- Reduce heat to medium-low and let it simmer for a while. Stir it occasionally.
- When it's to your liking, chop up the basil and add it before serving. iii
- Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
