Pasta Shells With Light Marinara Sauce

• olive oil↗1 tablespoon
• chopped onion1⁄2 cup
• large garlic clove, minced↗1
• tomatoes, seeded and chopped↗1 1⁄2 lbs
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• crushed red pepper flakes↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• finely chopped fresh basil1 tablespoon
• pasta shells8 ounces

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil and sauté onion and garlic. Add tomatoes and stir to combine. Cover and simmer, about 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Meanwhile cook pasta. Drain.

3. 3

   In food processor, puree tomato sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in basil. Toss with pasta.