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Pakistani Chicken Karahi
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Tomato Basil Pasta
A quick fresh tomato sauce with garlic, basil and good olive oil — proof that simple is sometimes the best.
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5 minPrep🔥
20 minCook🍽️
3Serves📊
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Ingredients
- 300g pasta
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1 can chopped tomatoes
- 1 tsp sugar
- Big handful fresh basil, torn
- Salt and pepper
- Parmesan to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in well-salted water until al dente; reserve a cup of pasta water.
- Warm the oil and gently fry the garlic until pale gold.
- Add the tomatoes, sugar and a pinch of salt; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Tear in the basil, toss in the pasta with a splash of pasta water, and stir until glossy.
- Finish with black pepper and parmesan.
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Tara’s tips
- A pinch of sugar tames the acidity of tinned tomatoes.
- Tearing basil rather than chopping keeps its flavour bright.
Serving suggestions
- Lovely with a green salad on the side.
Storage & reheating
Best fresh; the sauce keeps for 3 days alone.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.
Frequently asked questions
Fresh tomatoes instead?
Yes — use 6 ripe tomatoes, blanched and peeled, in place of the tin.
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