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

#### **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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### 🤤 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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