https://guylyons.dev/tags/italian/Recent content in Italian on Guy LyonsHugoen-usTue, 24 Feb 2026 11:33:03 -0500https://guylyons.dev/recipes/sauce/Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://guylyons.dev/recipes/sauce/<h2 id="ingredients">Ingredients</h2> <ul> <li>1 lb pasta (your choice)</li> <li>3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil</li> <li>1 small onion, chopped</li> <li>2 garlic cloves, sliced</li> <li>1 lb cherry tomatoes, halved</li> <li>1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn</li> <li>Salt, to taste</li> <li>1 cup grated Parmigiano</li> </ul> <h2 id="instructions">Instructions</h2> <ol> <li>Boil a large pot of well-salted water.</li> <li>Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, sauté the onion and garlic in the olive oil until softened.</li> <li>Add the tomatoes, basil, and salt. Cook until softened, about 10 minutes.</li> <li>Gently crush the tomatoes with a fork or potato masher.</li> <li>Boil the pasta until <em>al dente</em>. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.</li> <li>Add the pasta to the sauce in the saucepan.</li> <li>Toss with Parmigiano and a bit of the pasta water until the pasta is coated.</li> </ol> <h2 id="notes">Notes</h2> <ul> <li>Use high-quality olive oil for best flavor.</li> <li>Add red pepper flakes if you want a little heat.</li> <li>This dish is best served immediately.</li> </ul> <p>Enjoy!</p>