Tomato and basil pasta

Serves: 4
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Ingredients

  • 375 g spaghetti
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 400 g can Italian cherry tomatoes in tomato juice
  • 1 tsp caster sugar
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, finely shredded

Method

  1. Cook the spaghetti in a large saucepan of salted boiling water according to the packet instructions, until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large, deep frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3 minutes, or until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  3. Add the cherry tomatoes and caster sugar to the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened.
  4. Stir through the basil leaves, then return the drained pasta to the pan. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, tossing until well coated.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil if desired.

 

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