Rich Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

What you'll need

• 1 lbItalian sausage, casings removed
• 1/2yellow onion, diced
• 3 clovesgarlic, minced
• 2 cans (28 oz each)canned whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand
• 2 tablespoonstomato paste
• 1/4 cupfresh basil, torn
• 1/4 teaspoonred pepper flakes (optional)
• to taste salt and black pepper
• 1 lbspaghetti for serving

Let's cook

1. 1Brown the sausage with the onion in a large pot over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks; drain excess fat.
2. 2Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. 3Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste.
4. 4Simmer uncovered over low heat for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and deeply flavored.
5. 5Stir in fresh basil, season with salt and pepper, and serve over cooked spaghetti.