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Homemade always hits different. The sauce is to die for!

Homemade always hits different. The sauce is to die for!

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#### 🍝 For the Base:
– Pasta of your choice (spaghetti, penne, rigatoni – you name it)
– Optional: sautĂ©ed mushrooms, meatballs, grilled chicken, or roasted veggies

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### 👹‍🍳 How to Make It

#### **Step 1: Build That Flavor**
1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent.
3. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds (don’t let it burn!).
4. Add tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes to deepen the flavor.

#### **Step 2: Make It Saucy**
1. Pour in crushed tomatoes. Stir well.
2. Add sugar, seasonings, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 15–20 minutes.
3. Stir in a splash of cream or butter to make it velvety.
4. Taste and adjust the seasoning. More garlic? Go for it. Extra spice? Throw in those red pepper flakes.

#### **Step 3: Bring It All Together**
1. Cook your pasta according to package instructions. Reserve a bit of pasta water.
2. Toss the pasta in your glorious homemade sauce. Add a bit of pasta water if needed to loosen things up.
3. Serve hot, topped with fresh basil and grated Parmesan if you like.

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### đŸ€€ Why You’ll Love It

– **Flavor bomb**: The sauce is rich, layered, and perfectly seasoned — like something straight out of an Italian kitchen.
– **Versatile**: Serve it with pasta, spoon it over chicken, or dip your breadsticks right in.
– **Comfort in a bowl**: It’s cozy, it’s satisfying, and it just *feels like home*.

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### 💬 Real Talk

Let’s be honest — when you make this from scratch, you’ll *taste* the difference. That deep, slow-simmered flavor just doesn’t come from a jar. This is the kind of recipe that makes you close your eyes and go, “*Mmm
*” after the first bite.

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### 🧡 Final Thoughts

Homemade isn’t just about feeding your stomach — it’s about feeding your soul. And with this sauce? You’ll be coming back for seconds, thirds, and probably licking the spoon too. Go ahead, treat yourself. You deserve it.

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Want a printable version or some variations (like a creamy tomato basil twist or spicy arrabbiata version)? I got you!