Bright & Zesty Tomato Pasta Sauce Recipe Everyone Will Love - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 1 can (28 oz/800 g) crushed tomatoes (or whole peeled tomatoes, blended)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsps olive oil
• ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable or chicken broth (or water)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp dried basil (or 1 tbsp fresh basil)
• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
• 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
• 1 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)