BASIC TOMATO AND BASIL SAUCE FOR PASTA
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion
- chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- crushed
- 3 x 400g cans of chopped tomatoes
- ¼ - ½ tsp dried chilli flakes
- 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 large handful basil leaves
- torn into small pieces
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Grated parmesan
- to serve (optional)
Directions
- Heat the oil in a saucepan and gently cook the onion and garlic until softened. Stir in the tomatoes
- chilli flakes
- balsamic vinegar and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook slowly for 45 minutes-1 hour. Stir in the basil and season with salt and pepper. This can be left chunky or blended in a food processor for a smooth sauce.
- Serve spooned over cooked pasta with plenty of parmesan cheese.
