Hello pasta lovers– I’m with you on this– what’s more warming and homey tan a bowl of pasta with a fresh tangy sauce??
Saw this recipe in a Food & Wine magazine and realized I had all I needed on hand in the kitchen. That’s what’s so nice about it– no fancy ingredients and ready in less than 30 minutes. Perfect for a busy weekday dinner.
SIMPLE PASTA SAUCE
your favorite pasta
2 tab. olive oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and grated
3 cloves garlic, minced
28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
salt
1 tab. butter
1 tsp. dried basil
garnish: parmesan & fresh basil or marjoram*
Heat the olive oil in a deep pot. Add in the onion and cook for about 5 minutes until it is soft. Add in the grated carrot and minced garlic and cook 1 minute more.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes and salt to taste. Simmer on low for 20 minutes, covered with a lid.
While it’s simmering, cook your favorite pasta (we did fresh tortellini).
Then stir the butter and basil into the sauce. Serve over hot cooked pasta. Garnish with basil & parmesan.
*I used marjoram because it grows year round with no help from me, in the side yard.
The Thankful Heart 
Aw this makes me wonder why we would ever bother with buying jarred sauce. Looks so good and easy.
Hey Lacey– do you eat a lot of pasta with your kids?? — it’s always a hit when the grand-girls come– they are noodle slurpers. xox
Oh my goodness yes! We hadn’t some tonight in fact!
YUM! This looks delicious, Rhona. I love tomato sauce. I could see sauteeing some mushrooms into this. Thanks 🙂 Hugs to you my friend. Debbie ps – great photos!
Mushroom would be great Debbie!! and thanks– all I have is my trusty old iphone, but it works well enough. Happy weekend! It looks like a really pretty one–any hikes our outings in mind?? blessings friend. xo
Nope not this weekend, Rhonda! I have a Soul-Centered Professional Coaching Program. (I do forgiveness coaching for individuals & groups ❤ ) I went for a glorious run this morning before the training. How about you, love? Hugs! xo
Day at home mostly–quilting an yard work. Getting a overdue haircut and going to a birthday party for a neighbor. Hope your coaching goes well Debbie! I know you have a lot to give… xox
Yum! I can make this sauce once my garden tomatoes are ripe, probably in August. Thanks for sharing, Rhonda!❤🙏
Hi Mary– we have 3 tiny tomato plants in the ground– hope they come up with enough tomatoes for sauce too!! Happy weekend– what are you up to?? xox
Traveling!😇
Miam…We love fresh tomato sauce. Thanks for sharing Rhonda! Hugs…
Hi Lilly– me too. I think I’ll be able to use the recipe in lots of dishes ahead… hugs from here friend.
Yum, Yum! Ain’t nobody needs jarred sauce ! -Kat
Hey Kat! ha ha ha! That’s mostly true (except for the nights when I’v been running around all day and have 15 minutes to boil some pasta and open a jar!!). Hugs hugs!
Yum, sounds so nice and easy. I’ve always made my own pasta sauce, it’s one of the staples that mum passed down to me. xo
Yep, Miriam, I’m thinking you have real true Italian sauce in your kitchen! Share recipes?? xox