All recipes

Speedy Tomato-Basil Pasta Sauce

Speedy Tomato-Basil Pasta Sauce is bright and garlicky with a smooth, velvety body that clings beautifully to noodles. The crushed tomatoes bring gentle sweetness balanced by fragrant dried basil and a clean olive oil finish, making it perfect for quick weeknight dinners or as a base for simple pasta dishes and casseroles.

  • Prep5 mins
  • Cook25 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
Speedy Tomato-Basil Pasta Sauce
  1. 1

    Assemble the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Warm oil in a large skillet over low heat; add garlic and cook until tender, about 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in crushed tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer, stirring now and then, until slightly thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve right away.