INGREDIENTS
- 1 package of your favorite Taste Republic Gluten-Free Pasta
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes in juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 white onion, diced
- 4–5 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2–3 sprigs fresh oregano
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
- 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Grated cheese, for serving (optional)
DIRECTIONS
- Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, thyme, and oregano and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2–3 minutes.
- Add tomato paste and stir, adding a little water if needed to thin the paste.
- Add crushed tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 3–5 minutes.
- Stir in brown sugar. Remove the herb sprigs and season with salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to low and keep warm.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until evenly coated and heated through.
- Serve with grated cheese, if desired. Enjoy!
Tips:
- To keep it vegan, serve with nutritional yeast instead of grated cheese.
- This sauce freezes well.
- Top each serving with fresh thyme leaves for added freshness.
