Easy Red Pasta Sauce

4 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic

¼ cup chopped onion

2 tablespoons dried parsley

1 tablespoon dried basil

ground black pepper to taste

1 (29 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, drained

1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes

12 ounces angel hair pasta

In a medium saucepan over low heat, warm oil and saute garlic; heat through until the garlic turns translucent, not brown. Add onion and cook over low heat until translucent; 5 to 10 minutes.

Add parsley, basil and ground black pepper; stir. Add tomatoes and cover; raise heat to medium and bring to a strong simmer. Lower heat and add red pepper flakes. Cover saucepan and cook for 25 to 35 minutes.

The sauce can be run in the food processor for 2 to 3 seconds to achieve a more uniform sauce or let the sauce cook over medium-low heat uncovered for 10 minutes or until it thickens.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until al dente; drain and serve with sauce.