Easy Recipe for Sugo (Italian tomato sauce)

Here's a simple recipe for a delicious sugo (Italian tomato sauce): Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes ½ cup red wine (optional) ¼ cup chopped fresh basil, or 1 teaspoon dried basil Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Pasta of your choice (for serving) Instructions: Heat the olive oil: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic: Add the chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant. Add the red pepper flakes (optional): If you like a touch of heat, add the red pepper flakes and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring constantly.