The Completely Addictive Method of Making Pasta Sauce

Here's where it all starts to come together. Heat a couple tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a skillet and add the garlic, cooking until it's fragrant but not browned, which will take just a minute. Add the red pepper flakes and stir them around, allowing them to release their oils over the heat. Add the thyme, lemon juice, and the white wine, increase the heat to medium-high, and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Season the sauce with salt and pepper, and add a couple tablespoons of butter, because butter makes everything better.