Pasta with Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• •12 oz spaghetti or any pasta of your choice
• •2 tbsp olive oil
• •1 onion, finely chopped
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• •1 tsp dried oregano
• •1 tsp sugar
• •Salt and pepper to taste
• •Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
• •Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.

4. 4

   Pour in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water and drain the rest.

6. 6

   Combine the drained pasta with the tomato sauce in the skillet. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.

7. 7

   Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.