Homemade Spanish Tomato Pasta Sauce

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 7 Roma tomatoes, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp. Spanish paprika
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• 1 tsp. granulated onion
• 1 tsp. granulated garlic
• 1/2 tsp. sea salt
• 1/2 tsp. black ground pepper
• 1/4 tsp. oregano leaves
• 7 Tbsp. olive oil

Instructions:

1. Sauté Onions:

   • Heat olive oil in a flat nonstick pan over medium heat.
   • Add the chopped onion and sauté for 10 minutes until slightly brown.

2. Add Garlic:

   • Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté until fragrant.

3. Cook Tomatoes:

   • Incorporate the chopped Roma tomatoes into the pan and continue to sauté until they begin to soften.

4. Season:

   • Sprinkle in the Spanish paprika, dried basil, granulated onion, granulated garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and oregano leaves.
   • Mix well to evenly distribute the spices.

5. Simmer:

   • Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low.
   • Let the sauce simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

6. Cool and Blend:

   • Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool for 15 minutes.
   • Transfer the sauce to a blender and purée until smooth.

7. Serve:

   • Spoon the freshly made tomato sauce over your favorite cooked pasta.
   • Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese for an extra touch of flavor.

Enjoy!