Tomato Basil Pasta

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

1. Cook the pasta in well-salted water until al dente; reserve a cup of pasta water.
2. Warm the oil and gently fry the garlic until pale gold.
3. Add the tomatoes, sugar and a pinch of salt; simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Tear in the basil, toss in the pasta with a splash of pasta water, and stir until glossy.
5. Finish with black pepper and parmesan.

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.

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