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create a recipe for pasta sauce.
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ingredients: 
- 2 tablespoons olive oil 
- 1 onion, chopped 
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups canned tomatoes
- 1/3 cup tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano 
- 1 teaspoon dried basil 
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 
- salt and pepper to taste 

instructions: 
1. heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. 
2. add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes until softened. 
3. add the canned tomatoes and tomato paste and stir to combine. 
4. add the oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes, and season with salt and pepper. 
5. reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. 
6. serve over cooked pasta.
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