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But one recipe I do make in advance is homemade spaghetti sauce. It makes cooking throughout the week easier—because it’s good for a lot more than just spaghetti. Think of it as a quiet luxury.

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Add onion, garlic, dried basil (if using), oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until ...

You can absolutely make a delicious, from-scratch tomato sauce in less than 30 minutes. For real. Like, in the time it takes to boil a big pot of pasta water and cook some noodles, you can make sauce.

All-purpose flour is the most common flour. "00" flour: It has the silkiest texture. Semolina flour makes the spaghetti sturdier and helps the sauce stick better.

With just a handful of ingredients, you can make preservative-free sauce at home with the right recipe. Making it is easy but takes months to develop. So plan ahead and be patient to reap the benefits ...

4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced. 1/3 cup olive oil. Hearty pinch (or two) of salt. Boil the peppers in a medium pot of water. Simmer for about 12 minutes, until the peppers are cooked and start ...