[ RECIPE ] Spaghetti with Tomato & Basil Sauce
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
- Tomato & Basil Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Red Onion (finely chopped)
- 2 Garlic Cloves (crushed)
- ¼ teaspoon Chilli Flakes
- 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 400g Tin of Chopped Tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Caster Sugar
- Small handful of fresh Basil Leaves
- 30g Cherry Tomatoes
- Salt & Freshly Ground Pepper
300g Wholewheat Spaghetti- Table Salt
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
- Heat a medium-sized saucepan on a medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the onions and fry for 4-5 minutes or until softened.
- Next add the crushed garlic along with the chilli flakes and fry for 2 more minutes.
- Add both vinegars then leave to reduce for 3-4 minutes until the majority of the liquid has disappeared.
- Place the remaining sauce ingredients into the saucepan and season well. Bring the contents to the boil then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Add the saucepan lid and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally before setting aside.
- Whilst the sauce is simmering, place a large saucepan on a medium-high heat, add the pasta and cover with boiling water. Season the water with plenty of table salt. Add the lid and bring to the boil. Cook according to packet instructions.
- Next use a stick blender and carefully blend until the sauce is smooth.
- Drain the pasta and add the sauce, then serve with additional chopped basil, oregano and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
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