Nonna's Sweet Pasta Sauce for Two
Description
This sweet tomato paste-based pasta sauce makes enough for two servings and can be used in many Italian dishes, from spaghetti to lasagna.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/3 red onion, chopped
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1 1/2 cups water
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1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
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3 tablespoons white sugar
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1 slice bacon, cooked and crumbled
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 pinch red pepper flakes
Directions
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Heat olive oil in a small pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in water, tomato paste, sugar, bacon, salt, basil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until flavors combine, about 30 minutes.