Grandma’s Presto-Pasta
Quick and easy to make, this has been a long-time family favorite!
Servings: 4
Time: 1 hour
1 pound of pasta
1 28 oz. can of Marzano or Hunts tomatoes
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and cut in half
5 tablespoons of good quality butter
1 tbs. extra virgin olive oil
2-3 cloves of chopped garlic
¼ teaspoon of sugar
Salt, basil, oregano to taste
- Sauté the garlic in olive oil until browned.
- Add tomatoes, butter, onion, sugar, and a pinch of salt. (Also add the oregano if you’re using it.)
- Simmer uncovered over medium heat for about 40 minutes (longer if you have time). Stir occasionally and break up the tomatoes as you stir.
- Discard the onion. Add basil.
- Serve over pasta. Mangia!