No Basil Pizza Sauce Skillet Pasta

Steps

1. 1. Cook the pasta

   • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
   • Add 8 oz pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
   • Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.

2. 2. Make the no-basil pizza sauce

   • While pasta cooks, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
   • Add 3 cloves minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
   • Pour in 28 oz crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, and 1/2 tsp salt. Stir.
   • Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Adjust seasoning with sugar if desired.

3. 3. Combine pasta and sauce

   • Add drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce.
   • Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if needed for consistency.
   • Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.