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Basic Spicy Tomato Sauce

Basic Spicy Tomato Sauce delivers a lively kick with red pepper flakes layered over sweet sautéed onions, mellow garlic, and bright crushed tomatoes. Italian seasoning rounds it out with herbaceous depth, making it a go-to topper for pasta, pizza, or meatball subs. Serve it anytime you want a fast, punchy sauce that tastes freshly simmered.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook10 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
Basic Spicy Tomato Sauce
  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Cook the onion in the oil until it turns translucent.

  3. 3

    Add the garlic, then cook and stir for another 2 to 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in the tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning.

  5. 5

    Season with salt.

  6. 6

    Cook until completely heated, another 2 to 3 minutes.