About
Red Sauce Pasta is a delicious Italian dish that pairs cooked pasta with a tangy tomato-based sauce. The sauce typically includes ingredients like tomatoes, garlic, onions, and various herbs and spices. A generous topping of grated Parmesan cheese completes the dish. It's a versatile meal that can be served as a main course or side dish, and can be customized with additions like bell peppers, mushrooms, chicken, or seafood.
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Recipe
Ingredients
pasta
2 cups
tomato sauce
1 cup
olive oil
2 tablespoons
finely chopped onions
1/2 cup
garlic cloves, finely minced
2
red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup
sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup
Salt to taste
dried Italian herbs
1 teaspoon
chili flakes
1/4 teaspoon
grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup
Directions
Step 1:
Cook pasta according to the package instructions until it's al dente.
Step 2:
In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, and sauté until the onions become translucent.
Step 3:
Add the bell pepper and mushrooms, and cook until they're softened.
Step 4:
Stir in the tomato sauce, salt, dried Italian herbs, and chili flakes. Reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Step 5:
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to combine.
Step 6:
Sprinkle the pasta with the grated Parmesan cheese, and serve.
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