Pasta "Base" Sauce, Salsa al Pomodoro

Serves 2
Prep Time 5 mins
Cooking Time 25-30 mins
Ingredients

• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 2 (400g)tins chopped tomatoes
• 2 Tbsp tomato puree
• 2 Tbsp Ex virgin olive oil
• Large handful fresh basil leaves, shredded
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• Large pinch of oregano
• Lots of freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of salt
• 1 Tsp sugar

Method

• Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan or wok and add the onion
• Cook for 3-4 minutes, taking care not to burn
• Add the chopped garlic and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally
• Reduce the heat to low
• Add the chopped tomatoes, parsley, oregano, basil and stir
• Sprinkle in the sugar
• Season to taste with Himalayan or Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Continue to cook low-medium uncovered for another 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reduces to a thicker sauce

Equipment

• Large frying pan or wok

Shopping List

• 1 large onion
• 1 clove garlic
• Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 (400g)tins chopped tomatoes
• Tomato puree
• Fresh basil
• Fresh parsley
• Oregano
• Sugar
• Salt and black pepper

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