Tomato Basil Pasta

Ingredients

• 300g Spaghetti or penne
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic, sliced
• 2 x 400g tins Chopped tomatoes
• 1 tsp Sugar
• small bunch Fresh basil, leaves torn
• to serve, optional Parmesan
• Salt and black pepper

You’ll need: Large saucepan, Frying pan

Method

1. 1

   Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to the packet instructions. Save a mug of pasta water, then drain.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook the garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add the tomatoes and sugar. Simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring now and then, until thickened. Season to taste.

4. 4

   Toss the pasta through the sauce with a splash of pasta water. Stir in most of the basil and serve topped with the rest and parmesan.