Italian Tomato and Basil Sauce

Serves 4
Prep time 15 mins
Cooking time 16 mins
Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic chopped finely
• 4 Shallots chopped finely
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 400g/14oz can Chopped tomatoes
• Fresh basil (about 8-12 leaves)
• Salt, black pepper
• 1 tsp sugar
• Parmesan cheese freshly grated, to serve

Method

• Heat the oil in a frying pan or skillet,add the shallots and cook for about 5 minutes,stirring frequently.
• Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Pour in the tomatoes including the juice.
• Stir in the sugar and season to taste.
• Bring to the boil until its reduced and thickened.
• Finally stir in the basil leaves.

Equipment

• Skillet/Frying pan

Cooks tip

• This is the a basic Italian sauce,it goes well with any pasta,or chicken. You can add Pancetta or bacon and cook with the shallots for a variation, it's equally as good.

Shopping List

• Garlic
• Shallots
• Chopped Tomatoes
• Basil
• Parmesan cheese