Classic Red Sauce Pasta

Preparing the Sauce

1. Heat Olive Oil

   In a large saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil.
   

2. Sauté Vegetables

   Add the minced garlic and diced onion to the pan and sauté until the onion is translucent.
   

3. Add Tomatoes

   Pour in the crushed tomatoes, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
   

4. Simmer

   Let the sauce simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
   
   Ensure to stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

5. Stir in Basil

   Add the fresh basil leaves to the sauce and stir until wilted and fragrant.
   

Cooking the Pasta

1. Boil Pasta

   In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
   
   Ensure the water is heavily salted.

2. Drain and Combine

   Drain the pasta and add it to the saucepan with the sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly.
   

Serving

1. Serve

   Serve the pasta hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
   
   Add extra basil leaves for garnish if desired.