Simple Tomato Pasta Sauce with Fresh Herbs Recipe

Simple tomato pasta sauce:

• Start by cooking garlic and chili in oil before adding canned tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper to the pot.
• Simmer the sauce for about 20 minutes until it thickens and develops flavour.
• Stir in fresh basil at the end for aroma and herbal brightness.
• Serve the sauce hot with your favourite pasta for a quick, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 800g can of tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Pinch of salt
• 1 fresh chilli
• Handful fresh basil leaves

Method

1. Heat the oil in the frying pan and add the onion and cook until soft, but not brown.
2. Add the garlic and chili and cook for another minute or two.
3. Tip in the can of tomatoes, ground black pepper, balsamic vinegar and salt to taste.
4. Simmer for about 20minutes until the sauce thickens.
5. Stir in the fresh basil and serve with your favourite pasta.